A show-stopping guitar-shaped spread of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers for festive 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)
# Directions:
01 - Lightly sketch a guitar shape on parchment paper placed on a large board or use a guitar-shaped serving board as a guide.
02 - Place cheese cubes and wedges to form the guitar's body shape on the board.
03 - Position folded prosciutto, and sliced salami and chorizo around the cheese, shaping the pickguard and sound hole areas.
04 - Lay breadsticks in parallel straight lines to represent guitar strings over the body section.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers and breadsticks along the neck portion of the guitar outline.
06 - Fill gaps and curves with sliced apple, pear, and clusters of red grapes, emphasizing the shape.
07 - Artfully distribute cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pickled gherkins around the platter for color and texture variation.
08 - Group roasted almonds, walnuts, and dark chocolate pieces in small clusters to add interest and flavor contrast.
09 - Spoon fig jam into a small bowl and position it on the platter within easy reach.
10 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to enhance visual appeal.
11 - Present immediately, inviting guests to explore and mix ingredients freely.
