Retro Rocket Snack Platter (Printable)

A playful snack shaped like a rocket using cheddar and strawberries for vibrant, party-ready presentation.

# 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)
05 - 1 tablespoon black olives, sliced (optional)
06 - 2-3 thin carrot sticks (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's so easy to assemble that even small hands can help shape the adventure.
  • You get that satisfying moment when people's faces light up seeing something totally unexpected on the platter.
  • No cooking required means you can throw it together right before guests arrive without stress.
02 -
  • Cheese wedges are more stable when you overlap them deliberately rather than just placing them side by side—learn this and your rocket won't topple mid-party.
  • Slicing strawberries lengthwise instead of into rounds creates those flame-like shapes that make the whole design work; crosswise slices just look like regular fruit.
03 -
  • Cut your cheese wedges ahead of time and keep them covered until assembly—they'll stay fresher and you'll move faster when it's time to build.
  • If strawberries are juicy, pat them dry with a paper towel before arranging so they don't make the platter slip around.
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