Layered Urban Skyline Appetizer (Printable Version)

Crisp crackers topped with cheese cubes and folded meats stacked to resemble a striking urban landscape.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 18 rectangular whole grain crackers

→ Cheeses

02 - 5.3 oz sharp cheddar, cut into 0.8 inch cubes
03 - 5.3 oz gouda, cut into 0.8 inch cubes

→ Meats

04 - 3.5 oz salami slices
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto slices

→ Garnishes

06 - 12 fresh chives, cut to various lengths
07 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place crackers vertically on a large rectangular platter, spacing unevenly to imitate a city skyline.
02 - Place cheddar and gouda cubes atop crackers at varying heights, alternating to create color contrast.
03 - Fold salami and prosciutto into loose ribbons or rosettes and insert them between and on top of cheese stacks to build the skyline effect.
04 - Insert fresh chives upright among the stacks to mimic antennae and spires.
05 - Sprinkle optional pomegranate seeds over the assembly for color accents.
06 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to pull apart sections for sharing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes only 20 minutes and requires zero cooking—pure assembly magic
  • Your guests become architects, pulling apart the skyline piece by piece, making it interactive entertainment
  • The contrast of textures and flavors creates this unexpected harmony: crisp crackers, creamy cheese, salty meats, and the burst of pomegranate
02 -
  • Cut your cheese cubes before your guests arrive and store them in the fridge—cold cheese holds its shape better and won't start sweating under the room lights.
  • Let those cured meats sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before folding them; cold meat tears and shatters, but meat at the right temperature folds like silk.
03 -
  • Press your cheese cubes gently onto the cracker surface with a slight twist—this anchors them so they don't slide around as guests reach in.
  • If your prosciutto is too thin to fold prettily, layer two slices together first; this gives you body and drama without falling apart.
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