Crescent Moon Midnight Snack (Print view)

An elegant board with crescent-shaped cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweet accents for special nights.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Cheeses

01 - 4.2 oz brie cheese, cut into crescent shapes
02 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Fruits

04 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup seedless grapes
06 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
07 - 0.5 cup blueberries

→ Crackers & Breads

08 - 1 cup crescent-shaped crackers or crostini
09 - 1 small baguette, sliced

→ Nuts & Seeds

10 - 0.33 cup roasted almonds
11 - 0.33 cup shelled pistachios

→ Sweets

12 - 0.25 cup dark chocolate stars or chips
13 - 2 tbsp honey

→ Garnishes

14 - Edible flowers (optional)
15 - Fresh mint leaves

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Arrange the crescent-shaped brie pieces along one side of a large, round board to mimic a moon shape.
02 - Fan out the cheddar slices and sprinkle crumbled blue cheese around the brie to fill the crescent shape.
03 - Place thin pear slices and seedless grapes in small clusters beside the cheeses.
04 - Fill the remaining open spaces with dried apricots, blueberries, and crescent-shaped crackers or crostini.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds and shelled pistachios evenly across the board to add texture.
06 - Distribute dark chocolate stars or chips over the board, then drizzle honey over the blue cheese if desired.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves for a twilight aesthetic.
08 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to combine flavors at their leisure.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Perfect for late-night cravings
  • Includes a variety of cheeses and fruits for a balanced snack board
02 -
  • Use star-shaped cutters for fruit or cheese for extra celestial flair
  • Substitute cheeses or fruits based on preference
03 -
  • Chill some components in advance for freshness
  • Arrange ingredients by flavor profile for easy pairing
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