Vibrant cubes of cheddar, gouda, and more, stacked with olives and tomatoes for a festive appetizer.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cut into 0.6 inch cubes
02 - 3.5 oz gouda, cut into 0.6 inch cubes
03 - 3.5 oz havarti, cut into 0.6 inch cubes
04 - 3.5 oz pepper jack, cut into 0.6 inch cubes
→ Garnishes
05 - 16 cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 16 green olives, pitted
07 - 8 baby pickles (cornichons), sliced
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Serving
09 - 16 wooden party picks or mini skewers
# Directions:
01 - Cut each cheese into uniform 0.6-inch cubes to ensure even stacking.
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, olives, and sliced pickles in separate bowls for convenient assembly.
03 - Thread 3 to 4 cheese cubes alternately on a party pick, varying cheese types to create visual contrast.
04 - Insert a slice of baby pickle or an olive between cheese layers to enhance flavor complexity.
05 - Cap each skewer with a halved cherry tomato and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
06 - Arrange the assembled stacks upright on a festive serving platter.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
