Pin It 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 was a hit at our family gathering bringing smiles and cheer to everyone around the table
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
- Arrange Clouds:
- 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
- Add Brie:
- Slice the brie and add to the cloud sections for creamy texture and visual interest
- Arrange Fruits:
- 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)
- Add Vegetables:
- If using add the vegetables in separate small clusters enhancing the rainbow and adding savory variety
- Fill Gaps:
- Fill in gaps with crackers rice cakes and baguette slices
- Add Sweets:
- Scatter mini marshmallows and white chocolate-covered pretzels near the clouds for a whimsical touch
- Add Candies:
- Add rainbow candies along the fruit rainbow or in small bowls
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh mint and edible flowers for extra color and freshness
- Serve:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate (covered) for up to 1 hour before serving
Pin It This board always brings our family together as we enjoy picking and sharing the colorful treats
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 per serving
Pin It Assemble just before serving to maintain freshness and vibrant appearance
Recipe FAQs
- → How can I keep the cheeses fresh on the board?
Arrange cheeses just before serving and keep the board refrigerated if preparing in advance. Use fresh, high-quality cheeses and cover the board tightly to maintain freshness.
- → What fruits work best for vibrant colors?
Use a mix of strawberries, clementines, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, and blackberries to create a bright, layered rainbow effect.
- → Can vegetables be included without overpowering the sweet elements?
Yes, add mild, crisp vegetables like cucumber slices, yellow bell pepper strips, and cherry tomatoes in small clusters to complement the fruit colors without dominating flavors.
- → How do I create the cloud shapes with cream cheese?
Spoon cream cheese into fluffy, irregular mounds to mimic clouds. You can shape them lightly with a spoon or knife for softness and volume.
- → What are some suitable sweet treats for this board?
Include pastel mini marshmallows, white chocolate-covered pretzels, and rainbow-colored candies to add color and whimsy without overwhelming the savory elements.
- → Are there vegan alternatives to this board?
Substitute dairy cheeses with plant-based options and use vegan sweets to maintain the colorful and textural variety while keeping it plant-based.