Happy New Year Star Board

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This festive star board features an eye-catching arrangement of star-shaped cheddar and gouda cheeses alongside brie wedges, complemented by clusters of red and green grapes, strawberries, and pomegranate seeds. Cured prosciutto and salami add savory depth, balanced by crisp vegetables cut into star shapes. Accompanied by toasted baguette slices, crackers, and flavorful dips like hummus and honey mustard, this spread offers a delightful mix of colors, textures, and flavors to welcome the New Year in style.

Preparation involves simple slicing and cutting with a star-shaped cutter, then artful plating on a large board with fresh rosemary and optional edible gold stars for a festive touch. Vegetarian options include replacing meats with nuts or marinated artichokes. Ideal for sharing, this board encourages guests to mix and match tastes for a memorable celebration.

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By Claire Johnson

Updated on Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:33:00 GMT

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A festive appetizer board featuring star-shaped bites, cheeses, fruits, cured meats, and dips—perfect for celebrating the arrival of the New Year in style.

This board has been my go-to for New Year celebrations to impress guests with minimal effort and maximum style.

Ingredients

Cheeses: 120 g cheddar cheese cut into 1 cm slices 120 g gouda cheese cut into 1 cm slices 120 g brie sliced
Cured Meats: 100 g prosciutto 100 g salami thinly sliced
Fruits: 1 cup seedless red grapes 1 cup green grapes 1 cup fresh strawberries halved 1 small pomegranate seeds only
Crackers & Bread: 16 round crackers 8 slices baguette toasted
Vegetables: 1 cup baby carrots 1 cup cucumber sliced into stars (use star-shaped cutter) 1 cup mini bell peppers sliced
Dips & Spreads: 1/2 cup hummus 1/2 cup honey mustard dip
Garnishes: Fresh rosemary sprigs Edible gold star confetti (optional food-safe)

Instructions

Step 1:: Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from the sliced cheddar and gouda cheeses as well as cucumber slices.
Step 2:: Arrange cheeses brie wedges and cured meats in star patterns on a large wooden board or platter.
Step 3:: Cluster fruits vegetables and crackers around the stars balancing colors and textures.
Step 4:: Place toasted baguette slices dips and spreads in small bowls or ramekins and add to the board.
Step 5:: Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible gold star confetti for a festive touch.
Step 6:: Serve immediately encouraging guests to mix and match flavors.

Gathering around this board has become a cherished family tradition that brings smiles and celebration.

Required Tools

Large serving board or platter Small star-shaped cookie cutter Sharp knife Small bowls or ramekins

Allergen Information

Contains Milk (cheese) Gluten (crackers baguette) Sesame (hummus) Mustard (dip) May contain Nuts (check dips and spreads) Always check ingredient labels if serving guests with allergies

Nutritional Information

Calories 270 Total Fat 13 g Carbohydrates 26 g Protein 10 g per serving

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This appetizer board is sure to impress and make your New Year celebration extra special.

Happy New Year Star Board

A colorful board featuring star-cut cheeses, fruits, meats, and dips, perfect for festive gatherings.

Prep duration

30 min

Cook duration

10 min

Complete duration

40 min

Created by Claire Johnson

Classification Seasonal Cooking

Complexity Easy

Heritage International

Output 8 Portions

Dietary considerations Meat-free

Components

Cheeses

01 4.2 oz cheddar cheese, sliced 0.4 inch thick

02 4.2 oz gouda cheese, sliced 0.4 inch thick

03 4.2 oz brie, sliced

Cured Meats

01 3.5 oz prosciutto

02 3.5 oz salami, thinly sliced

Fruits

01 1 cup seedless red grapes

02 1 cup green grapes

03 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved

04 1 small pomegranate, seeds only

Crackers & Bread

01 16 round crackers

02 8 slices baguette, toasted

Vegetables

01 1 cup baby carrots

02 1 cup cucumber, cut into star shapes

03 1 cup mini bell peppers, sliced

Dips & Spreads

01 1/2 cup hummus

02 1/2 cup honey mustard dip

Garnishes

01 Fresh rosemary sprigs

02 Edible gold star confetti (optional, food-safe)

Directions

Phase 01

Cut star shapes: Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to create star shapes from cheddar, gouda slices, and cucumber.

Phase 02

Arrange main components: Place star-shaped cheeses, brie wedges, and cured meats in star patterns on a large serving board or platter.

Phase 03

Distribute fruits and vegetables: Cluster grapes, strawberries, pomegranate seeds, baby carrots, star-cut cucumbers, and mini bell peppers around the central stars, balancing color and texture.

Phase 04

Add crackers, bread, and dips: Position toasted baguette slices, round crackers, hummus, and honey mustard dip in small bowls or ramekins on the board.

Phase 05

Garnish board: Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible gold star confetti for a festive presentation.

Phase 06

Serve: Offer immediately, inviting guests to enjoy a variety of flavors and combinations.

Necessary tools

Large serving board or platter
Small star-shaped cookie cutter
Sharp knife
Small bowls or ramekins

Allergy details

Review each component for potential allergens and consult healthcare professionals if you're unsure about ingredients.

Contains milk, gluten, sesame, and mustard.
May contain nuts; verify ingredient labels for allergy safety.

Nutritional information (each portion)

These values are approximate guidelines only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.

Energy: 270
Fats: 13 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Proteins: 10 g