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 snack spread was a hit at our last beach day party, delighting both kids and adults alike with its fun presentation and fresh flavors.
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)
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
Save Our family loves gathering around this platter, enjoying the interactive nature of building their own starfish sandwiches and snacking together.
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)
Save Enjoy this fresh and fun snack spread as a delightful addition to your summer gatherings or kids parties
Recipe FAQs
- → What fillings can I use for the star-shaped sandwiches?
You can fill the sandwiches with cream cheese or hummus, plus jam, nut butter, or deli meat, and add cucumber or grated carrot for extra crunch.
- → Can this snack spread be made vegan?
Yes, swap cream cheese and ranch dip for dairy-free alternatives and choose plant-based fillings to keep it vegan.
- → How do I create the starfish shapes?
Use a starfish-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes from soft sandwich bread slices for a whimsical look.
- → What snacks complement the sandwiches on the platter?
Include seedless grapes, strawberries, baby carrots, cucumber rounds, mini pretzel twists, goldfish-shaped crackers, and pita or veggie chips for variety and texture.
- → How should I serve the dips?
Place dips like ranch or fruit yogurt in small bowls nestled among the snacks for easy access and presentation.
- → Is any cooking required for this spread?
No cooking is needed; preparation mainly involves cutting and assembling the ingredients.