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 was a standout at our last family gathering as the kids loved the colorful presentation and adults enjoyed the variety.
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 This board has brought joy to many family celebrations creating special moments around shared food.
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 A beautiful grazing board like this is sure to impress your guests and brighten any occasion.
Kitchen Guide
- → How do you create the cloud effect on the board?
Shape cream cheese into fluffy mounds and cluster mozzarella balls to mimic clouds. Arrange sliced brie alongside to add creamy texture and visual interest.
- → Which fruits are best for the rainbow arrangement?
Use a variety of colorful fruits like strawberries, clementines, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, and purple grapes or blackberries to form a vibrant rainbow arc.
- → Can vegetables be included in the board?
Yes, optional vegetables such as yellow bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes can add savory notes and enhance the color palette.
- → What sweet treats complement this spread?
Pastel mini marshmallows, white chocolate-covered pretzels, and rainbow-colored candies add whimsy and a touch of sweetness near the cloud and rainbow sections.
- → How should the board be served and stored?
Serve immediately for best freshness, or refrigerate covered for up to one hour before serving to maintain the arrangement and flavors.