Gentle Giant Elephant Board (Print Version)

Whimsical elephant crackers meet fruits, cheeses, and dips on a colorful snack board for easy entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Spread the elephant-shaped crackers evenly across a large serving board or platter, creating a playful herd.
02 - Cluster the cheddar cubes, gouda triangles, and brie slices around the crackers to form distinct groups.
03 - Distribute halved grapes, apple and pear slices, and dried apricots across the board to achieve balanced color and texture.
04 - Spoon hummus and fig jam into small bowls and place them on the board.
05 - Fill remaining gaps with baby carrots and cucumber slices to complete the arrangement.
06 - Optionally add fresh mint leaves, then serve immediately alongside friends or family.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Eye-catching elephant-shaped crackers to delight guests
  • Variety of cheeses, fruits, and dips for balanced flavors
02 -
  • Substitute any cheese according to preference
  • Use gluten-free crackers if needed
03 -
  • Arrange crackers in small groups to mimic an elephant herd
  • Balance colors by alternating fruit and cheese placements
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