A visually impactful platter combining cheeses, meats, fruits, crackers, and nuts arranged like a guitar.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - 1.75 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 tbsp fig jam
→ Garnish
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Method:
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 cheese cubes and wedges to create the body of the guitar.
03 - Lay cured meats around the cheese to form the pickguard and sound hole shapes.
04 - Line up breadsticks in straight rows to resemble guitar strings.
05 - Arrange crackers and breadsticks along the neck area of the guitar shape.
06 - Distribute grape bunches and fruit slices to fill empty spaces, focusing on curved edges.
07 - Scatter cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pickled gherkins throughout for color and texture.
08 - Place roasted almonds, walnuts, and dark chocolate pieces in small clusters to add variety.
09 - Spoon fig jam into a small bowl and position it on the platter for easy access.
10 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for an enhanced presentation.
11 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to select and combine their preferred items.
