Save A whimsical, ocean-inspired snack platter featuring playful starfish-shaped sandwiches, fresh fruits, and crunchy snacks—perfect for summer gatherings or kids parties.
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 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
Save This starfish snack spread is sure to brighten any beach day party and delight kids of all ages.
Kitchen Guide
- → How do I make the star shapes?
Use a starfish-shaped cookie cutter to cut each slice of bread into star shapes, ensuring uniform and playful bites.
- → Can I substitute the fillings?
Yes, choose from cream cheese, hummus, jam, nut butter, or deli meats according to preference or dietary needs.
- → What snacks best complement the star sandwiches?
Pretzel twists, goldfish crackers, and pita or veggie chips add crunch and evoke seaside textures.
- → Are there options for dietary restrictions?
Swap dairy spreads for vegan alternatives and select meat or plant-based fillings to suit vegetarian or non-vegetarian preferences.
- → How should the platter be served?
Arrange sandwiches centrally, surrounded by fresh fruits and crunchy snacks, with dips placed in small bowls for easy access.