Retro Rocket Snack Platter (Printable Version)

A playful cheddar and strawberry platter shaped like a rocket, perfect for parties and kids.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into pointed wedges
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese (optional, for assembling)

→ Fruit

03 - 7 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced lengthwise

→ Garnish & Extras

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (optional, for decoration)
05 - 1 tablespoon black olives, sliced (optional, for windows or details)
06 - 2-3 thin carrot sticks (optional, for rocket fins)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Arrange the sharp cheddar wedges on a large serving platter in a pointed, overlapping formation to create the rocket shape.
02 - Apply small dabs of cream cheese between wedges as needed to stabilize the structure.
03 - Position sliced strawberries at the base to mimic fiery flames, fanning them out for visual impact.
04 - Place black olive slices on the rocket to represent windows or decorative accents.
05 - Insert carrot sticks and scatter mint leaves around the rocket to simulate fins and add color highlights.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kids actually eat their snacks when they're shaped like something that zoomed out of a spaceship.
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
  • The sharp cheese and sweet strawberries create a flavor contrast that keeps you coming back for another piece.
  • Guests always take a photo before eating, which means Instagram gold with zero effort on your part.
02 -
  • Cut your cheese wedges with intention and a sharp knife—dull blades crumble the edges and kill the whole visual impact.
  • Strawberries weep after a while, so slice them as close to serving time as you can manage; this one mistake will teach you more than any tip ever could.
03 -
  • Cut wedges thicker than you think you need—thin slices lose their structural integrity and slide around like they're on ice.
  • If this is for a crowd that tends to pick at things slowly, keep the finished platter covered with plastic wrap in the fridge until the last possible moment so the strawberries stay firm and the cheese stays cool.
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