Save A whimsical holiday platter featuring a variety of cheeses and snacks arranged to resemble a reindeers face—a fun, festive treat perfect for kids parties or family gatherings.
This platter always brings smiles to my family's holiday celebrations, making snack time playful and memorable.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 200 g mild cheddar cheese, sliced; 150 g mozzarella cheese, sliced; 100 g gouda cheese, cubed
- Crackers & Bread: 20 round whole wheat crackers; 8 pretzel twists (for antlers); 6 breadsticks, halved
- Vegetables & Garnishes: 1 small red bell pepper, cut into rounds (for nose and cheeks); 8 black olives, sliced (for eyes); 1 small cucumber, sliced; 1 carrot, sliced into rounds and sticks
- Other: 2 tablespoons cream cheese (for gluing features)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Select a large, round platter as your base.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the cheddar cheese slices in an oval shape at the center to form the reindeers face.
- Step 3:
- Place mozzarella slices on each side of the face for cheeks.
- Step 4:
- Use gouda cubes around the bottom edge for the chin.
- Step 5:
- Position two pretzel twists or breadstick halves at the top of the head to create antlers.
- Step 6:
- Place two round crackers above the face as ears.
- Step 7:
- Adhere olive slices with a little cream cheese to form eyes.
- Step 8:
- Add a red bell pepper round for the nose, securing with cream cheese if needed.
- Step 9:
- Use cucumber and carrot slices for added decoration around the face or as a border.
- Step 10:
- Add any additional veggies or crackers to fill out the platter and serve immediately.
Save My family loves assembling this platter together each holiday, sharing laughs as we create the reindeers face.
Notes
Serve with hummus or ranch dip on the side and get kids involved in arranging the platter for extra fun.
Required Tools
Large serving platter, small knife, spreading knife or small spoon
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese), Wheat (crackers, breadsticks), Gluten (pretzels, breadsticks, crackers). May contain Soy depending on cracker brand. Double-check all packaged ingredient labels for allergens.
Save This platter is a delightful centerpiece that blends creativity with taste, perfect for any holiday occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses work best for this platter?
Mild cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda are ideal for their flavor and texture, allowing easy arrangement and a pleasing taste.
- → How do I ensure the olives and pepper stay in place?
Use a small amount of cream cheese as an adhesive to hold the olive slices and pepper rounds securely on the platter.
- → Can I substitute crackers for gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free crackers can be used to accommodate dietary needs without compromising the visual appeal.
- → What’s the best way to serve this platter?
Serve immediately after assembly with dips like hummus or ranch on the side for a festive touch and extra flavor.
- → Is this platter suitable for children?
Absolutely. It’s visually fun and made with mild flavors perfect for kids, plus it encourages participation in the assembly process.