A bold guitar-shaped spread of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and crunchy bites for vibrant parties.
# Ingredient list:
→ 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)
# Cooking steps:
01 - Use a large serving board or platter and lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper as a guide, or utilize a guitar-shaped serving board if available.
02 - Place the cubed cheddar and brie wedges to form the body of the guitar.
03 - Lay out the prosciutto, salami, and chorizo around the cheeses to outline the pickguard and sound hole areas.
04 - Arrange breadsticks in straight lines across the platter to simulate guitar strings.
05 - Place assorted crackers and breads along the neck of the guitar shape.
06 - Nestle slices of apple, pear, and clusters of grapes to fill curves and edges.
07 - Scatter cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pickled gherkins artistically around the platter.
08 - Place roasted almonds, walnuts, and dark chocolate pieces in small clusters for textural variety.
09 - Spoon fig jam into a small bowl and position it on the platter.
10 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to enhance visual appeal.
11 - Present immediately, inviting guests to sample and combine their preferred items.
