A vibrant platter of cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts arranged to resemble a guitar for parties.
# 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 tbsp fig jam
→ Garnish
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper placed over a large serving board, or use a guitar-shaped board if available.
02 - Place the cubed and wedged cheeses to outline the guitar's body area.
03 - Fold and lay cured meats around the cheeses to form the pickguard and sound hole.
04 - Align breadsticks in parallel lines to represent the guitar strings.
05 - Place crackers and breads along the neck section of the guitar shape.
06 - Distribute sliced apple, pear, and grapes to fill gaps and accentuate the curves.
07 - Scatter cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pickled gherkins creatively around the platter.
08 - Cluster roasted almonds, walnuts, and dark chocolate pieces in small groupings for contrast.
09 - Spoon fig jam into a small bowl and set it prominently on the platter.
10 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for a striking visual finish.
11 - Present immediately, inviting guests to pick and combine their favorite elements.
