Skyline Silhouette Cheese Platter (Printable)

Cheese slices shaped like iconic buildings, arranged with fruits and crackers for a vibrant appetizer display.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 4.2 oz sharp cheddar, block
02 - 4.2 oz Gruyère, block
03 - 4.2 oz Emmental, block
04 - 4.2 oz Havarti, block
05 - 4.2 oz Gouda, block

→ Accompaniments

06 - 1 small bunch seedless grapes, washed
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 12 to 16 assorted crackers (gluten-free if desired)
10 - 2 tablespoons honey or fig jam

# Directions:

01 - Using a sharp knife or small cookie cutters, cut each cheese block into vertical slices about 0.4 inch thick.
02 - Shape each cheese slice into iconic building silhouettes such as the Eiffel Tower or Big Ben, using a paring knife or paper templates for guidance.
03 - Place the cheese silhouettes upright on a large platter to form a city skyline.
04 - Distribute grape bunches and fruit slices around the base to simulate greenery and add visual interest.
05 - Offer with assorted crackers and a ramekin of honey or fig jam alongside.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns a familiar appetizer into a conversation starter that people photograph before eating.
  • No actual cooking required, just knife skills and a playful spirit, so you can prep it while catching up with friends in the kitchen.
  • The mix of sharp, creamy, and nutty cheeses means every bite tastes different depending on which building you reach for.
02 -
  • Soft or crumbly cheeses fall apart when you try to carve them; always start with firm cheeses kept cold, and learn this by experience so you don't waste good cheese trying to turn burrata into the Chrysler Building.
  • A sharp knife makes the difference between clean cuts that look intentional and jagged edges that look accidental; dull knives squeeze the cheese and ruin the texture, so actually take a moment to sharpen before you start.
03 -
  • Keep a paring knife wet under cold running water between cuts so the blade doesn't drag and warm cheese doesn't stick to it; this one habit changes everything.
  • If a building cracks or breaks while you're carving, don't panic—combine the pieces into something new or crumble it over the platter as a textured accent piece, because perfection matters less than confidence.
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