Space-inspired platter with fruits, cheeses, crackers, and dips artfully arranged for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz gouda cheese, cubed
02 - 5.3 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
03 - 4.2 oz mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup green grapes
05 - 1 cup red grapes
06 - 1 cup blueberries
07 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced into rounds
08 - 1 large orange, sliced into rounds
09 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
→ Crackers & Breads
10 - 1 cup round water crackers
11 - 1 cup breadsticks
→ Dips
12 - 3.5 oz hummus
13 - 3.5 oz herbed cream cheese
→ Extras & Garnishes
14 - ¼ cup dried apricots
15 - ¼ cup mixed nuts (optional, omit for nut-free)
16 - Edible gold or silver star sprinkles (optional)
17 - Fresh mint leaves
# How To Make It:
01 - On a large serving tray, arrange the cubed gouda and cheddar cheeses in circular patterns to represent planets.
02 - Use mozzarella balls and grapes to create smaller moons and asteroids around the cheese planets.
03 - Place sliced orange and kiwi rounds strategically to serve as larger, vibrant planets.
04 - Arrange blueberries and halved strawberries in clusters to mimic stars and comet tails.
05 - Stack breadsticks in sweeping lines to suggest comet trails across the tray.
06 - Position small bowls of hummus and herbed cream cheese evenly throughout the tray.
07 - Fill remaining spaces with water crackers, dried apricots, and mixed nuts (if using).
08 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and optionally sprinkle edible gold or silver stars for a whimsical touch.
