Retro Rocket Snack Platter (Printable)

A playful snack featuring cheddar wedges and strawberries shaped like a rocket, ideal for parties or kids' treats.

# 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)
06 - 2-3 thin carrot sticks (optional)

# How-to:

01 - On a large serving platter, position the sharp cheddar cheese wedges in a sleek, pointed formation overlapping slightly for stability.
02 - Apply small dabs of cream cheese between wedges if needed to hold the rocket shape firmly.
03 - Fan out sliced strawberries at the base of the rocket to simulate fiery flames.
04 - Place black olive slices on the rocket body to mimic windows or other details.
05 - Insert carrot sticks as fins and scatter fresh mint leaves for additional color and texture accents, if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like actual edible art—your guests will do a double-take before even tasting it.
  • Zero cooking required means you can pull this together while everything else heats up.
  • Kids get wildly excited about building something that tastes as good as it looks.
02 -
  • Room-temperature cheese wedges are easier to arrange than cold ones straight from the fridge—they're just slightly softer and won't slide around as much.
  • Slice those strawberries right before assembling so they don't weep and turn everything soggy and sad.
03 -
  • Cut your cheese wedges at home before guests arrive—it looks polished and keeps you out of the kitchen once the party starts.
  • If you're making this ahead, cover it loosely with plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 hours; after that, the strawberries start to give up their juice.
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