A visually striking platter with layered cheeses, veggies, and breads for modern gatherings and cocktail parties.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Breads & Crackers
01 - 16 cocktail rye bread squares
02 - 16 multigrain cracker rectangles
03 - 16 breadstick segments, approximately 5 cm each
→ Cheeses
04 - 120 grams aged cheddar, sliced
05 - 120 grams herbed cream cheese
06 - 120 grams gouda, sliced
→ Vegetables & Garnishes
07 - 1 cucumber, sliced into thin rectangles
08 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
09 - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 2 avocados, sliced
11 - 1 small bunch chives, cut into 5 cm lengths
→ Extras
12 - 16 pitted green olives
13 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
14 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
15 - Sea salt, to taste
16 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Arrange a large serving platter or wooden board to serve as the foundation resembling a cityscape.
02 - Place cocktail rye bread squares and multigrain crackers in clusters to simulate city blocks.
03 - Stack slices of aged cheddar and gouda atop some bread and crackers forming layered towers.
04 - Spread herbed cream cheese between or on top of layers to secure cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado slices adding color and height.
05 - Insert breadstick segments vertically into select stacks to create additional height and visual interest.
06 - Decorate with halved cherry tomatoes, green olives, and chive pieces to emulate a vibrant skyline.
07 - Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the arrangement and sprinkle with black sesame seeds, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
08 - Present immediately, allowing guests to select and enjoy their personalized stacked bites.
