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 has become a hit at our summer parties with both kids and adults enjoying the playful starfish sandwiches paired with fresh fruits and crunchy snacks.
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 This recipe always brings smiles as the family gathers around the platter sharing stories and enjoying the colorful starfish sandwiches and snacks.
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 This starfish snack spread is perfect for lively gatherings adding both flavor and fun in just a few minutes.
Recipe Guide
- → How do I make the starfish shapes?
Use a starfish-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes from soft sandwich bread slices for consistent, playful pieces.
- → What fillings work best inside the sandwiches?
Spread cream cheese or hummus and add jam, nut butter, deli meats, or fresh veggies like cucumber and grated carrot for flavor and texture.
- → Can this spread accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, swap cream cheese for dairy-free spreads to make it vegan, or choose preferred fillings to suit dietary needs.
- → What crunchy snacks complement the platter?
Mini pretzel twists, goldfish crackers, and pita or veggie chips add crunch and mimic ocean textures.
- → How should the platter be served or stored?
Arrange sandwiches and snacks on a large platter and serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to enjoy.