A visually stunning spread with cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts styled like a guitar for gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ 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 - On a large serving board, lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper as a guide, or use a guitar-shaped serving platter if available.
02 - Place cheese cubes and wedges to form the body of the guitar.
03 - Position folded prosciutto, sliced salami, and chorizo around the cheese to emulate the pickguard and sound hole.
04 - Lay breadsticks in straight lines across the platter to represent guitar strings.
05 - Place assorted crackers and breads along the neck of the guitar shape.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with sliced apple, pear, and red grapes focusing on curves and edges for visual appeal.
07 - Scatter cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pickled gherkins artfully around the platter.
08 - Cluster roasted almonds, walnuts, and dark chocolate pieces in small groups for textural contrast.
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 to enhance presentation.
11 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to explore and combine their preferred bites.
