Retro Rocket Snack Platter (Printable)

Eye-catching snack with sharp cheddar wedges and strawberry flames shaped like a playful rocket.

# What You 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)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange the cheddar cheese wedges on a large serving platter in a pointed formation, slightly overlapping for stability.
02 - If desired, apply small dabs of cream cheese between wedges to hold the arrangement in place.
03 - Fan sliced strawberries at the base of the cheese formation to simulate rocket flames.
04 - Place sliced black olives onto the rocket body to represent windows or other details.
05 - Position carrot sticks as fins and scatter mint leaves for color accents, if desired.
06 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required—literally just cutting and arranging, which means even the kids can help.
  • It's the kind of thing people stop mid-conversation to photograph because it's too fun not to share.
  • The sharp cheddar against the sweet strawberries is addictive in a way that feels like you're sneaking dessert at dinner.
02 -
  • Cut your cheddar wedges the day before if you want clean, sharp edges—cold cheese from the fridge cuts cleaner than room-temperature cheese.
  • Strawberries weep if you slice them too early, so do that within an hour of serving or they'll make the platter soggy.
03 -
  • Arrange the strawberry flames just before serving rather than hours ahead—they stay firmer and glossier when they haven't been sitting.
  • If you're bringing this to a party, assemble it on a platter that travels well; a shallow ceramic dish with a fitted lid is your friend.
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