Retro Rocket Snack Platter (Printable)

A playful snack with sharp cheddar wedges and sliced strawberries, shaped like a colorful rocket.

# Components:

→ 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 to 3 thin carrot sticks (optional, for rocket fins)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange sharp cheddar cheese wedges on a large serving platter in a pointed formation, slightly overlapping each piece for stability.
02 - Use small dabs of cream cheese between the wedges as needed to hold the shape securely.
03 - Place sliced strawberries at the base of the cheese body, fanning them out to simulate rocket flames.
04 - Position black olive slices on the cheese to resemble windows or rocket details.
05 - Incorporate carrot sticks and mint leaves for fins and color accents, enhancing the rocket's appearance.
06 - Serve the arrangement immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes with zero cooking, leaving you more time to enjoy the moment.
  • Kids genuinely get excited about eating something they helped design, which honestly makes parenting easier.
  • The contrast of sharp cheese and sweet strawberries creates a flavor combination that surprises everyone.
02 -
  • Room-temperature cheese is far easier to arrange than cold cheese, which can crack or feel brittle when you cut it; let it sit out for 10 minutes before you start.
  • The overlapping technique is what holds the whole thing together without glue, so don't skip it even if you think your platter is spacious.
03 -
  • Sharp cheddar wedges cut more cleanly with a hot knife—dip your blade in hot water and wipe it dry between cuts for crisp, stable pieces.
  • Build the rocket on a platter with a slight lip or edge so cheese wedges have somewhere to nestle and can't slide around while guests are admiring your work.
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