Playful elephant-shaped crackers surrounded by cheeses, fruits, vegetables, and dips for easy entertaining.
# Components:
→ Crackers
01 - 24 elephant-shaped crackers (store-bought or homemade)
→ Cheeses
02 - 3.5 oz mild cheddar, cut into cubes
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cut into small triangles
04 - 3.5 oz creamy brie, sliced
→ Fruits
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
07 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
08 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
09 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables
10 - ½ cup baby carrots
11 - ½ cup cucumber slices
→ Dips & Spreads
12 - ⅓ cup hummus
13 - ⅓ cup fig jam
→ Garnish
14 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# Method steps:
01 - Distribute elephant-shaped crackers evenly across a large serving board, forming a playful pattern.
02 - Cluster cubes of cheddar, triangles of gouda, and slices of brie around the crackers.
03 - Scatter halved red and green grapes, sliced apple and pear, and dried apricots over the board to balance color and texture.
04 - Spoon hummus and fig jam into small bowls and place them on the board.
05 - Fill remaining spaces with baby carrots and cucumber slices to complete the arrangement.
06 - Add fresh mint leaves on top if desired.
07 - Present immediately and enjoy with guests.
