A playful board with elephant crackers, assorted cheeses, fruits, and dips for sharing and snacking.
# 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 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables
10 - 0.5 cup baby carrots
11 - 0.5 cup cucumber slices
→ Dips & Spreads
12 - 0.33 cup hummus
13 - 0.33 cup fig jam
→ Garnish
14 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place the elephant-shaped crackers evenly across a large serving board or platter, forming a playful herd.
02 - Cluster the cheddar cubes, gouda triangles, and brie slices around the crackers.
03 - Scatter the halved grapes, apple and pear slices, and dried apricots to create balanced color and texture.
04 - Fill small bowls with hummus and fig jam, then place them on the board.
05 - Tuck the baby carrots and cucumber slices into remaining gaps.
06 - Optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately with friends or family.
