Retro Rocket Snack Platter (Printable)

Sharp cheddar wedges shaped as a rocket with strawberry slices and optional garnishes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - On a large serving platter, position the sharp cheddar cheese wedges in a sleek, pointed formation, slightly overlapping them for stability.
02 - If needed, apply small dabs of cream cheese between the wedges to hold the shape.
03 - Arrange the sliced strawberries fanned out at the base of the rocket to resemble flames.
04 - Place black olive slices on the cheese wedges to simulate windows or details.
05 - Incorporate carrot sticks as fins and scatter fresh mint leaves for color highlights if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning on a table but takes barely fifteen minutes to assemble, which means you can actually pull it off on a weeknight.
  • Kids go wild for it because it's edible art, and adults appreciate that it's actually delicious cheese and fruit.
  • No cooking required, so you can make it alongside a dozen other party tasks without stress.
02 -
  • Overlapping your cheese wedges is not optional if you want this to hold together—stacked flat pieces will shift the moment someone leans over the platter.
  • Slice your strawberries lengthwise rather than in halves; it makes them fan better and look more deliberately arranged.
  • Room temperature cheese arranges more forgivingly than cold cheese straight from the fridge, which can be brittle and crack.
03 -
  • Bring your cheese to room temperature for twenty minutes before arranging; it's easier to angle and position, and it tastes better too.
  • Use the cream cheese sparingly—a little acts as glue, but too much makes it look sloppy rather than intentional.
  • Slice your strawberries just before assembly so they stay glossy and bright red instead of turning dull as they oxidize.
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