Retro Rocket Snack Platter (Print Version)

A playful snack arrangement using cheddar wedges and strawberry slices for a lively presentation.

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

# How to Make:

01 - Arrange the sharp cheddar cheese wedges in a sleek, pointed formation on a large serving platter, slightly overlapping for stability.
02 - Use small dabs of cream cheese between wedges as needed to maintain shape.
03 - Fan out sliced strawberries at the base of the rocket to simulate fiery flames.
04 - Place black olive slices on the cheese wedges to represent windows or decorative accents.
05 - Position carrot sticks as fins and scatter mint leaves for color highlights as desired.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter—guests actually stop and stare before diving in.
  • Zero cooking required means you can pull it together while the kettle boils.
  • Kids go wild for it, but adults appreciate the actual flavor and quality ingredients underneath the theatrics.
  • It works for last-minute entertaining when you need something that looks intentional and impressive.
02 -
  • Slice your strawberries lengthwise, not crosswise—the shape matters more than you'd think, and the longer slices actually read as flames.
  • Don't assemble this more than an hour before serving; strawberries release moisture and can make the cheese base slip. If you're ahead of schedule, slice and arrange separately until the last moment.
03 -
  • Keep your cheese wedges in the fridge until the last possible moment so they hold their shape and don't soften too quickly on a warm platter.
  • If you're working ahead, assemble the cheese rocket but hold the strawberries separate, then arrange them just before guests arrive—they look fresher and won't weep onto the cheese.
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