A striking medley of cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts shaped to resemble a guitar for memorable gatherings.
# What You'll 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 tablespoons fig jam
→ Garnish
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - On a large board or platter, sketch a guitar shape lightly on parchment paper as a guide or use a guitar-shaped serving board if available.
02 - Place cheese cubes and brie wedges to form the body of the guitar.
03 - Lay out prosciutto, salami, and chorizo around the cheese to shape the pickguard and sound hole.
04 - Position breadsticks in straight lines to mimic guitar strings.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers and breads along the neck of the guitar.
06 - Add sliced apples, pears, and red grapes to fill gaps, focusing on curves and edges.
07 - Scatter cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pickled gherkins artistically around the platter.
08 - Place roasted almonds, walnuts, and dark chocolate pieces in small clusters for variety.
09 - Spoon fig jam into a small bowl and place it on the platter for dipping.
10 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers for presentation.
11 - Present immediately and invite guests to pick and mix their selections.
