Pin It A whimsical and charming grazing board featuring fluffy cheese clouds, tender lamb bites, fresh vegetables, and sweet treats — perfect for a baby shower celebration.
This board was a delightful centerpiece at our last baby shower and received many compliments from guests.
Ingredients
- Lamb Bites: 500 g (1.1 lb) lamb loin or leg, cut into 2 cm cubes, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fluffy Cheese Clouds: 200 g (7 oz) whipped cream cheese, 100 g (3.5 oz) fresh ricotta, 2 tbsp crème fraîche, ¼ tsp salt, edible silver or pearl sprinkles (optional for garnish)
- Dipping & Accompaniments: 1 cup hummus, 1 cup tzatziki, 2 cups assorted crackers (mini pita, rice crackers, or gluten-free as needed), 1 cup baby carrots peeled, 1 cup cucumber rounds, 1 cup sugar snap peas, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ½ cup green grapes, ½ cup blueberries
- Sweet Treats: 12 mini meringues, 8–10 white chocolate truffles (for cloud effect)
- Garnish: Fresh mint leaves, edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lamb Bites:
- In a bowl, toss lamb cubes with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear lamb cubes on all sides until browned and cooked to desired doneness (about 7–10 minutes total). Rest 5 minutes.
- Make the Fluffy Cheese Clouds:
- In a medium bowl, beat whipped cream cheese, ricotta, crème fraîche, and salt until light and fluffy. Using a piping bag or spoon, create cloud shapes on parchment or directly on your serving board. Garnish with sprinkles if using.
- Assemble the Board:
- Place bowls of hummus and tzatziki on the board. Arrange the fluffy cheese clouds artfully to resemble clouds in the sky. Arrange lamb bites on skewers or toothpicks and place throughout the board. Fill in with crackers, vegetables, grapes, and blueberries. Add mini meringues and white chocolate truffles in clusters for extra cloud effect. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and edible flowers.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, encouraging guests to build their own bites.
Pin It This board has become a family favorite for special occasions and always brings everyone together happily.
Required Tools
Grill pan or skillet, mixing bowls, piping bag (optional for cheese clouds), serving board or platter, toothpicks or small skewers
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese, crème fraîche, tzatziki, truffles), contains gluten (crackers; use gluten-free options if needed), contains eggs (meringues), may contain nuts (check chocolate truffle ingredients). Always check all packaged items for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320, Total Fat: 18 g, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 18 g (per serving, estimate)
Pin It This lamb baby shower board is a showstopper that will delight your guests and make your event unforgettable.
Recipe FAQs
- → How should the lamb bites be prepared for best flavor?
Marinate lamb cubes in olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice for at least 20 minutes before searing them on medium-high heat until browned and cooked through.
- → What ingredients create the fluffy cheese clouds?
The clouds are made by whipping together cream cheese, fresh ricotta, crème fraîche, and a pinch of salt until light and airy, perfect for piping or spooning into cloud shapes.
- → Can this board be adapted for dietary needs?
Yes, use gluten-free crackers to accommodate gluten sensitivity and substitute lamb with grilled chicken or falafel for different protein options.
- → What fresh vegetables complement the spread?
Baby carrots, cucumber rounds, sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, green grapes, and blueberries provide a refreshing balance in texture and flavor.
- → How do the sweet treats enhance the presentation?
Mini meringues and white chocolate truffles add a delicate sweet contrast and mimic the cloud theme, enhancing both taste and visual appeal.