Gentle Giant Elephant Board

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This playful snack board features elephant-shaped crackers arranged with mild cheddar, gouda, and creamy brie cheeses. Complemented by red and green grapes, thin apple and pear slices, dried apricots, baby carrots, cucumber slices, and dips like hummus and fig jam, it offers a vibrant mix of flavors and textures. Garnished optionally with fresh mint leaves, it’s perfect for effortless, colorful entertaining with friends and family. Simple to assemble in just 20 minutes, it suits vegetarian diets and pairs well with light white wine or sparkling water.

Updated on Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:03:00 GMT
A colorful, appetizing Gentle Giant Elephant Cracker Board brimming with cheese, fruit, and dips for snacking. Save
A colorful, appetizing Gentle Giant Elephant Cracker Board brimming with cheese, fruit, and dips for snacking. | suggestionsforever.com

A whimsical and eye-catching snack board featuring elephant-shaped crackers, cheeses, fruits, and dips& perfect for parties or family gatherings.

I love how this playful elephant cracker board brings a smile to everyone&s face at family gatherings and makes snack time special.

Ingredients

  • Crackers: 24 elephant-shaped crackers (store-bought or homemade)
  • Cheeses: 100 g mild cheddar cut into cubes, 100 g gouda cut into small triangles, 100 g creamy brie sliced
  • Fruits: 1 cup red grapes halved, 1 cup green grapes halved, 1 apple thinly sliced, 1 pear thinly sliced, 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • Vegetables: 1/2 cup baby carrots, 1/2 cup cucumber slices
  • Dips & Spreads: 1/3 cup hummus, 1/3 cup fig jam
  • Garnish: Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

Step 1:
Arrange the elephant-shaped crackers evenly across a large serving board or platter forming a playful herd.
Step 2:
Place the cheese cubes, triangles, and slices in clusters around the crackers.
Step 3:
Add the grapes, apple, pear slices, and dried apricots, distributing them for balanced color and texture.
Step 4:
Fill small bowls with hummus and fig jam, then set on the board.
Step 5:
Tuck in baby carrots and cucumber slices, filling any gaps.
Step 6:
Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Step 7:
Serve immediately and enjoy with friends or family.
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This impressive Gentle Giant Elephant Cracker Board displays playful elephant crackers with a variety of snacks. | suggestionsforever.com

This board always brings the family together as we enjoy the playful shapes and delicious bites.

Required Tools

Large serving board or platter, cheese knife, small bowls for dips, paring knife

Allergen Information

Contains Milk (cheese), Wheat/Gluten (crackers unless gluten-free); double-check all packaged ingredients for allergens.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 240 calories, 11 g total fat, 28 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein

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Imagine a vibrant Gentle Giant Elephant Cracker Board, offering sweet grapes and savory cheese pairings. | suggestionsforever.com

A delightful and easy-to-make snack board that adds fun and flavor to any occasion.

Gentle Giant Elephant Board

Elephant-shaped crackers paired with cheeses, fruits, and dips create a fun, colorful snack board.

Prep Time
20 mins
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Overall Time
20 mins
Created by Suggestions Forever Hannah Lewis


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine International

Makes 6 Serving Count

Diet Details Meat-Free

Ingredient List

Crackers

01 24 elephant-shaped crackers (store-bought or homemade)

Cheeses

01 3.5 oz mild cheddar, cut into cubes
02 3.5 oz gouda, cut into small triangles
03 3.5 oz creamy brie, sliced

Fruits

01 1 cup red grapes, halved
02 1 cup green grapes, halved
03 1 apple, thinly sliced
04 1 pear, thinly sliced
05 ½ cup dried apricots

Vegetables

01 ½ cup baby carrots
02 ½ cup cucumber slices

Dips & Spreads

01 ⅓ cup hummus
02 ⅓ cup fig jam

Garnish

01 Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 01

Arrange Crackers: Place the elephant-shaped crackers evenly on a large serving board or platter to form a playful group.

Step 02

Add Cheeses: Distribute cheddar cubes, gouda triangles, and brie slices in clusters around the crackers.

Step 03

Distribute Fruits: Scatter red and green grapes, thin apple and pear slices, and dried apricots across the board for color and texture balance.

Step 04

Prepare Dips: Spoon hummus and fig jam into small bowls and set them on the board.

Step 05

Add Vegetables: Fill gaps on the board with baby carrots and cucumber slices to complete the arrangement.

Step 06

Garnish and Serve: Optionally, scatter fresh mint leaves over the board, then serve immediately and enjoy.

Needed Equipment

  • Large serving board or platter
  • Cheese knife
  • Small bowls for dips
  • Paring knife

Allergy Notice

Review each ingredient to check for allergens. Ask a healthcare specialist if you're unsure.
  • Contains milk (cheese) and wheat/gluten (crackers unless gluten-free). Verify packaged ingredients for allergens.

Nutrition Info (per serving)

Details shown are for reference. Always check with your healthcare provider for advice.
  • Calories: 240
  • Fats: 11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Proteins: 8 g