Gentle Giant Elephant Board (Print Version)

An eye-catching board with elephant crackers, cheeses, fruits, and dips ideal for parties and family time.

# 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Spread the elephant-shaped crackers evenly across a large serving board, creating a playful herd.
02 - Position the cheddar cubes, gouda triangles, and brie slices in clusters around the crackers.
03 - Distribute the halved red and green grapes, apple and pear slices, and dried apricots evenly to add color and texture.
04 - Spoon hummus and fig jam into small bowls and set them on the serving board.
05 - Fill any remaining spaces with baby carrots and cucumber slices for balance.
06 - Optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately for best freshness.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Whimsical elephant-shaped crackers create a fun theme
  • Variety of cheeses and fruits for balanced flavors
02 -
  • Substitute any cheese according to preference
  • Use gluten-free crackers if needed to accommodate dietary restrictions
03 -
  • Chill the fruits beforehand for a refreshing touch
  • Arrange cheeses and fruits symmetrically for a visually appealing board
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