Crescent Moon Midnight Snack (Print View)

Celestial crescent moon board featuring cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweet accents for sharing.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 4.2 oz brie cheese, cut into crescent shapes
02 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Fruits

04 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup seedless grapes
06 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
07 - 0.5 cup blueberries

→ Crackers & Breads

08 - 1 cup crescent-shaped crackers or crostini
09 - 1 small baguette, sliced

→ Nuts & Seeds

10 - 0.33 cup roasted almonds
11 - 0.33 cup shelled pistachios

→ Sweets

12 - 0.25 cup dark chocolate stars or chocolate chips
13 - 2 tablespoons honey

→ Garnishes

14 - Edible flowers (optional)
15 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - Arrange crescent-shaped brie pieces along one side of a large, round serving board to emulate a moon.
02 - Fan out sliced cheddar and scatter crumbled blue cheese around the brie, filling the crescent form.
03 - Cluster pear slices and seedless grapes beside the cheese arrangement.
04 - Distribute dried apricots, blueberries, and crescent-shaped crackers or crostini in remaining open areas.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds and shelled pistachios across the board for added texture and crunch.
06 - Place dark chocolate stars or chips atop the board and drizzle honey over the blue cheese if desired.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to evoke a magical night-sky effect.
08 - Present immediately and invite guests to mix and match flavors according to preference.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for late-night cravings
  • Mix of sweet and savory flavors
02 -
  • Use star-shaped cutters for fruit or cheese for extra celestial flair
  • Substitute cheeses or fruits based on preference
03 -
  • Chill ingredients before assembling to keep cheese firm
  • Use a variety of textures for a more interesting board
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