An easy Hanukkah cheese board with festive Star of David cheddar cutouts and plenty of room to make it your own.
Ingredients
Marcona almonds
Black olives
Fresh blueberries
Popcorn
Crackers
A selection of 3+ cheeses
Extra-small Star of David cookie cutters (optional)
A flat cutting board or cheese board + small bowls for wet ingredients
Instructions
Start by cutting stars from the thick-sliced cheddar using your cookie cutters. Using a few different sizes adds visual interest. Place the cheeses on the board first; think of them as anchors that everything else will build around. Scatter a few of the cheddar stars over the other cheeses to subtly tie the theme together.
From there, fill in the board with the remaining elements, working outward. Don’t worry if it looks a little messy—an organic, slightly imperfect arrangement is part of the appeal. Keeping to a consistent color palette helps everything feel cohesive; here, we’ve got mostly blues and warm golds.
Finish with a few small garnishes, then add serving utensils and a small bowl for olive pits. Cheese is best served at room temperature, so set the board out about 30 minutes before guests arrive. Serve and enjoy.