Vibrant tray with cheeses, fruits, crackers, and dips arranged in a cosmic, colorful layout for easy entertaining.
# 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
# Method Steps:
01 - Lay gouda and cheddar cubes on a large serving tray in circular patterns representing planets.
02 - Distribute mozzarella balls and grapes around the cheeses to simulate smaller moons and asteroids.
03 - Place orange and kiwi slices as larger, vibrant planets within the arrangement.
04 - Cluster blueberries and halved strawberries to resemble stars and comet tails throughout the tray.
05 - Stack breadsticks in sweeping lines to mimic the trails of comets across the display.
06 - Place hummus and herbed cream cheese in small bowls and scatter them evenly around the tray.
07 - Fill remaining spaces with water crackers, dried apricots, and mixed nuts if using.
08 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves and optional edible star sprinkles to enhance the space-themed presentation.
