Save A whimsical, ocean-inspired snack platter featuring playful starfish-shaped sandwiches, fresh fruits, and crunchy snacks—perfect for summer gatherings or kids parties.
This fun snack spread always delights my family and makes party prep a breeze.
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Ingredients
- Starfish Sandwiches: 12 slices soft sandwich bread, 6 tbsp cream cheese (or hummus), 6 tbsp jam nut butter or deli meat (choose preferred fillings), 1 small cucumber thinly sliced, 1 small carrot peeled and grated, 1 starfish-shaped cookie cutter (approx 3-4 inches wide)
- Fresh Fruit & Veggies: 1 cup seedless grapes halved, 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved, 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup cucumber rounds
- Crunchy Snacks: 1 cup mini pretzel twists (seaweed), 1 cup goldfish-shaped crackers, 1 cup pita chips or veggie chips
- Dips: 1/2 cup ranch dip or hummus, 1/2 cup fruit yogurt (for fruit)
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Using the starfish cookie cutter cut star shapes from the bread slices. You should get one star per slice—save the bread scraps for breadcrumbs or another use.
- Step 2:
- Spread cream cheese (or hummus) on half of the star-shaped bread pieces.
- Step 3:
- Add your preferred filling: jam nut butter or deli meat followed by slices of cucumber or grated carrot if desired.
- Step 4:
- Top each with another star-shaped bread piece to form sandwiches.
- Step 5:
- Arrange the starfish sandwiches in the center of a large platter.
- Step 6:
- Surround the sandwiches with halved grapes strawberries baby carrots and cucumber rounds.
- Step 7:
- Add clusters of pretzel twists goldfish crackers and pita chips to represent seaweed and ocean floor.
- Step 8:
- Place dips in small bowls and nestle them among the snacks.
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Required Tools
Starfish-shaped cookie cutter, Large serving platter, Small bowls (for dips), Sharp knife, Vegetable peeler
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (bread crackers pita chips) Dairy (cream cheese yogurt ranch dip) Nuts (if using nut butter) Soy (in some deli meats or dips). Always check labels for potential allergens and cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Calories 240 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 36 g Protein 6 g per serving (estimated)
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This playful snack spread brings summer vibes any time of year perfect for entertaining or after-school treats.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I make the starfish shapes?
Use a starfish-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes from sandwich bread, ensuring a uniform and playful look for the sandwiches.
- → What fillings work best for the sandwiches?
Fillings like cream cheese, hummus, jam, nut butter, or deli meats pair well, complemented by thin cucumber slices or grated carrot.
- → Can this platter be made vegan?
Yes, swap cream cheese with dairy-free spreads and select vegan-friendly fillings and dips to keep it plant-based.
- → How should I serve the snack platter?
Arrange the star sandwiches in the center and surround them with fresh fruit, veggies, crunchy snacks, and dips on a large platter.
- → Are there suggested beverage pairings?
Lemonade or fruit punch complement this light, summer-inspired spread perfectly.
