Colorful cubes of cheddar, gouda, havarti, and pepper jack with festive garnishes on skewers.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cut into 0.6-inch cubes
02 - 3.5 oz gouda, cut into 0.6-inch cubes
03 - 3.5 oz havarti, cut into 0.6-inch cubes
04 - 3.5 oz pepper jack, cut into 0.6-inch cubes
→ Garnishes
05 - 16 cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 16 green olives, pitted
07 - 8 baby pickles (cornichons), sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Serving
09 - 16 wooden party picks or mini skewers
# Directions:
01 - Cut all cheeses into evenly sized 0.6-inch cubes.
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, olives, and pickles in separate bowls for easy assembly.
03 - Thread 3 to 4 cubes of mixed cheeses onto each party pick, alternating types for vibrant color contrast.
04 - Insert a slice of baby pickle or an olive between cheese cubes to enhance flavor complexity.
05 - Cap each stack with a halved cherry tomato and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
06 - Arrange the completed stacks upright on a festive serving platter.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
