Pin 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 has been a hit at every gathering Ive hosted bringing fun and flair to 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 (eg 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.
Pin This board brings my family together creating joyful moments as everyone picks their favorites and shares stories.
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
Pin This grazing board is a feast for the eyes and the palate a perfect centerpiece for any celebration.
Recipe FAQ
- → How can I shape the cheeses to resemble clouds?
Use cream cheese shaped with a spoon to form soft, fluffy cloud shapes, and cluster mozzarella balls to enhance the cloud effect.
- → What fruits work best to create the rainbow effect?
Choose brightly colored fruits in rainbow order: strawberries, clementines, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, and purple grapes or blackberries.
- → Can vegetables be included on the board?
Yes, adding yellow bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes enhances color variety and adds savory balance.
- → What sweet treats complement the board's theme?
Mini pastel marshmallows, white chocolate-covered pretzels, and rainbow-colored candies like M&Ms add whimsy and sweetness.
- → How should the board be served or stored before guests arrive?
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate the board for up to one hour to keep ingredients fresh and visually appealing.
- → Are there suggestions for accommodating dietary restrictions?
Substitute plant-based cheeses and vegan sweets for a vegan version, and avoid nut-based items if nut allergies are a concern.