Guitar-shaped platter showcasing cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, and crunchy elements for a bold party spread.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 5.3 oz gouda, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz brie, cut into wedges
→ Cured Meats
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz chorizo, sliced
→ Crackers & Breads
07 - 3.5 oz breadsticks
08 - 3.5 oz assorted crackers
→ Fresh Fruits
09 - 1 bunch red grapes
10 - 1 apple, sliced
11 - 1 pear, sliced
→ Vegetables & Pickles
12 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes
13 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
14 - 1.8 oz pickled gherkins
→ Nuts & Extras
15 - 1.8 oz roasted almonds
16 - 1.8 oz walnuts
17 - 1.4 oz dark chocolate pieces
18 - 2 tablespoons fig jam
→ Garnish
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper placed on a large board or use a guitar-shaped serving board as a guide.
02 - Place cheddar cubes, gouda slices, and brie wedges to form the guitar's body.
03 - Drape prosciutto, salami, and chorizo slices around the cheeses, shaping the pickguard and sound hole.
04 - Line up breadsticks straight to mimic the guitar strings.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers along the neck of the guitar.
06 - Nestle apple and pear slices along with red grapes to fill gaps and follow curves.
07 - Scatter cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pickled gherkins around the platter for color and texture.
08 - Cluster roasted almonds, walnuts, and dark chocolate pieces in small groups to add variety.
09 - Spoon fig jam into a small bowl and set it on the platter.
10 - Finish with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for a rock star aesthetic.
11 - Present immediately, inviting guests to mix and match their favorite components.
