Guitar-shaped platter with cheeses, meats, fruits, crackers, nuts, and jams artfully arranged for an easy crowd-pleaser.
# 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 tablespoons fig jam
→ Garnish
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Preparation steps:
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 - Arrange cheese cubes and wedges to define the guitar’s body area.
03 - Layer folded and sliced cured meats around the cheese to create the pickguard and sound hole designs.
04 - Place breadsticks in parallel straight lines across the body to mimic guitar strings.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers and breads along the neck portion of the guitar shape.
06 - Distribute apple slices, pear slices, and grapes in empty spaces, focusing on the curves and edges.
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 across the layout.
09 - Spoon fig jam into a small bowl and place it on the platter for dipping.
10 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for visual appeal.
11 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to select and combine their preferred bites.
