Vibrant guitar-shaped platter with cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and crunchy bites, perfect for easy entertaining.
# What You 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)
# How to Make It:
01 - Lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper placed on a large serving board, or use a guitar-shaped serving board as a template.
02 - Place cheese cubes and wedges to form the guitar body, ensuring even coverage.
03 - Drape cured meats around the cheese to shape the pickguard and sound hole.
04 - Lay breadsticks in parallel lines to represent guitar strings across the body.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers and breadsticks along the neck area of the guitar formation.
06 - Distribute apple and pear slices along with grapes to fill gaps and enhance contours.
07 - Artfully scatter cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pickled gherkins throughout the platter for color and variety.
08 - Group roasted almonds, walnuts, and dark chocolate pieces in clusters for texture contrast.
09 - Spoon fig jam into a small bowl and position it visibly on the platter.
10 - Adorn the arrangement with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for a dramatic presentation.
11 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to sample and combine elements as desired.
