Stacked breads, cheeses, and fresh vegetables create a playful, visually appealing appetizer display.
# Ingredient List:
→ Breads & Crackers
01 - 16 cocktail rye bread squares
02 - 16 multigrain cracker rectangles
03 - 16 breadstick segments, 5 cm each
→ Cheeses
04 - 120 g aged cheddar, sliced
05 - 120 g herbed cream cheese
06 - 120 g gouda, sliced
→ Vegetables & Garnishes
07 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced into 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 - Place a large serving platter or wooden board on the counter to serve as the base for the arrangement.
02 - Cluster the cocktail rye bread squares and multigrain crackers across the platter to simulate city blocks.
03 - Layer slices of cheddar and gouda on selected bread squares and crackers to create the look of stacked skyscrapers.
04 - Use herbed cream cheese to stick thin slices of cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado between layers or atop stacks for added height and color.
05 - Insert breadstick segments upright into some of the stacks to enhance verticality and visual interest.
06 - Decorate with halved cherry tomatoes, pitted green olives, and chive lengths to mimic elements of a city skyline.
07 - Drizzle the entire platter lightly with extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with black sesame seeds, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
08 - Present immediately, allowing guests to select and enjoy their preferred savory stacks.
