Save A whimsical and colorful grazing board featuring a variety of cheeses, fruits, vegetables, and sweet treats, artfully arranged to resemble clouds and a rainbow perfect for parties or childrens celebrations.
This grazing board is always a hit at gatherings and brings smiles to kids and adults alike
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g mozzarella balls 150 g brie cheese sliced 100 g cream cheese shaped into clouds with a spoon
- Fruits (Rainbow Colors): 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved 1 cup clementine or mandarin segments 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 cup green grapes 1 cup blueberries 1 cup purple grapes or blackberries ½ cup raspberries (optional for extra color)
- Vegetables (Optional for Savory Board): 1 cup yellow bell pepper strips 1 cup cucumber slices 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Crackers & Bread: 1 cup mini rice cakes 1 cup assorted crackers 1 French baguette sliced
- Sweet Treats: 1 cup pastel mini marshmallows ½ cup white chocolate-covered pretzels ½ cup rainbow-colored candies (e.g. M&Ms or Skittles)
- Garnishes: Fresh mint leaves Edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large platter or board arrange the cream cheese and mozzarella balls in fluffy clusters to form clouds on one or both ends of the board.
- Step 2:
- Slice the brie and add to the cloud sections for creamy texture and visual interest.
- Step 3:
- Arrange the fruits in curved color-coordinated rows to create a rainbow effect between the clouds. Start with strawberries (red) then clementines (orange) pineapple (yellow) green grapes (green) blueberries (blue) and purple grapes/blackberries (violet).
- Step 4:
- If using add the vegetables in separate small clusters enhancing the rainbow and adding savory variety.
- Step 5:
- Fill in gaps with crackers rice cakes and baguette slices.
- Step 6:
- Scatter mini marshmallows and white chocolate-covered pretzels near the clouds for a whimsical touch.
- Step 7:
- Add rainbow candies along the fruit rainbow or in small bowls.
- Step 8:
- Garnish with fresh mint and edible flowers for extra color and freshness.
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate (covered) for up to 1 hour before serving.
Save Our family loves gathering around this colorful board sharing stories and laughter as we graze together
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Sharp knife Small bowls (for dips or candies) Cheese knives or spoons
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese white chocolate) Wheat/Gluten (crackers bread) Soy (some candies) May contain Nuts (depending on cracker/candy choices) Always check all packaging for allergen information
Nutritional Information
Calories 250 Total Fat 9 g Carbohydrates 36 g Protein 6 g
Save This grazing board brings color and fun to any occasion making entertaining effortless
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you create the cloud shapes using cheeses?
Shape cream cheese into fluffy clouds with a spoon and arrange mozzarella balls in clusters for a soft, cloud-like appearance.
- → What fruits work best for the rainbow effect?
Use a variety of colorful fruits like strawberries, mandarins, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, and blackberries to create distinct rainbow rows.
- → Can vegetables be included in the board?
Yes, yellow bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes can be added to enhance savory variety and color.
- → What sweet elements complement this board?
Mini marshmallows, white chocolate-covered pretzels, and rainbow candies add playful sweetness and texture contrasts.
- → How should the board be served or stored before serving?
Serve immediately for best freshness or refrigerate covered for up to one hour before serving.