# What You’ll Need:
→ Savory Components
01 - 12 mini sandwich rolls (white and whole wheat)
02 - 8 slices mild cheddar, Swiss, or provolone cheese
03 - 8 deli-style vegetarian slices (optional turkey or ham substitutions)
04 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
08 - 1 cup baby carrots
→ Sweet Components
09 - 8 waffle ice cream cones
10 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
11 - 1 cup seedless grapes
12 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
13 - 1 cup assorted candies (gummy bears, jelly beans, or chocolate buttons)
14 - ½ cup white chocolate chips for decorative snow effect
→ Decorative Elements
15 - 1 block cream cheese for mortar and adhesion
16 - 1 bunch fresh parsley or mint for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Fill mini sandwich rolls with cheese slices, vegetarian deli slices, and cucumber. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
02 - Arrange the assembled sandwich rolls in a rectangular or square formation on a large serving platter to form the castle walls.
03 - Invert waffle ice cream cones and place one at each corner and one in the center of the formation to serve as towers. Use cream cheese to stabilize cones upright.
04 - Adorn the cones with mini marshmallows, assorted candies, and white chocolate chips to create turrets and flags.
05 - Fill spaces around the castle walls with bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, and baby carrots to represent gardens.
06 - Arrange halved strawberries and grapes around the castle to simulate a colorful edible moat.
07 - Place fresh parsley or mint around the platter to add visual greenery and a whimsical touch.
08 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate until ready to serve.
