Skyline Silhouette Cheese Platter (Printable)

Vertical cheese slices crafted as building silhouettes, paired with grapes, fruit, and crackers for gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 4.23 oz sharp cheddar, block
02 - 4.23 oz Gruyère, block
03 - 4.23 oz Emmental, block
04 - 4.23 oz Havarti, block
05 - 4.23 oz Gouda, block

→ Accompaniments

06 - 1 small bunch seedless grapes, washed
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 12–16 assorted crackers, gluten-free optional
10 - 2 tbsp honey or fig jam

# How To Make It:

01 - Using a sharp chef’s knife or cookie cutters, cut each cheese block into vertical pieces approximately 0.4 inches thick.
02 - Carve each cheese slice into the silhouette of iconic buildings like the Eiffel Tower or Empire State Building using a paring knife or paper templates for guidance.
03 - Place the shaped cheese pieces upright on a large serving platter to create a city skyline effect.
04 - Distribute sliced apples, pears, and seedless grapes around the base of the skyline to simulate greenery and introduce vibrant colors.
05 - Present the tower display alongside assorted crackers and a ramekin filled with honey or fig jam for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that actually tastes incredible, not just looks pretty.
  • The combination of sharp, creamy, and nutty cheeses keeps everyone reaching for more.
  • You can theme it to any city or create an imaginary metropolis that matches your mood.
02 -
  • Cold cheese slices cleanly; warm cheese becomes a mushy, frustrating mess that won't hold a shape.
  • A mix of pale and golden cheeses creates visual contrast that makes your skyline pop—don't just use one color.
03 -
  • Use a slightly damp paper towel to wipe your knife between cuts—it prevents cheese from sticking and dragging your clean lines.
  • If a building breaks or looks wrong, that piece becomes a snack for the cook; no one needs to know it didn't make the final cut.
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