The Retro Rocket Snack (View Print Version)

A vibrant snack featuring sharp cheddar cheese wedges and sliced strawberries arranged for visual flair.

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

# Method:

01 - Arrange the sharp cheddar cheese wedges on a large serving platter in a sleek, pointed formation, slightly overlapping wedges for stability.
02 - Apply small dabs of cream cheese between wedges to help hold the shape, if needed.
03 - Fan sliced strawberries at the base of the rocket to mimic flames, arranging them for a dynamic effect.
04 - Place black olive slices on the rocket body to represent windows or other details.
05 - Incorporate carrot sticks and mint leaves as fins or color accents, if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's essentially a fancy platter that takes fifteen minutes and feels like you've done something impressively creative.
  • Kids will actually eat vegetables and fruit without complaint when they're part of the rocket ship design.
  • The beauty of it is that there's no cooking involved, so even on the most chaotic weeknight, you can pull this off.
02 -
  • Angle matters: the wedges need to be cut with actual points, not just chunks, or the whole thing reads as a cheese pile instead of a spaceship.
  • Strawberry orientation is everything—slice them lengthwise, not across, so they create that dramatic flame effect instead of looking like round berries.
03 -
  • Cut your cheese wedges in advance and store them in a sealed container so you're not stressed about that part when you're prepping the platter.
  • If you're worried about cheese drying out, keep a damp paper towel nearby and give everything a gentle mist right before serving—that little refresh makes everything look dewy and fresh.
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