Guitar-shaped platter with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and crunchy bites for impressive party spreads.
# 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 - 1.8 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)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper on a large serving board or use a guitar-shaped serving board as a guide.
02 - Position cheese cubes and wedges to form the guitar body.
03 - Place folded and sliced cured meats around the cheeses to shape the pickguard and sound hole.
04 - Lay breadsticks in straight lines across the body to mimic guitar strings.
05 - Align crackers and breads along the guitar neck area.
06 - Fill gaps with sliced apple, pear, and red grapes, emphasizing curves and edges.
07 - Scatter cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pickled gherkins artistically around the platter.
08 - Place nuts and dark chocolate pieces in small clusters for texture variety.
09 - Spoon fig jam into a small bowl and place it on the platter.
10 - Top with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for a festive look.
11 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to sample and mingle flavors.
