Skyline Silhouette Cheese Platter (Print Version)

A visually striking arrangement of sliced cheeses shaped like famous buildings, perfect for elegant entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheeses

01 - 4.2 oz sharp cheddar, block
02 - 4.2 oz Gruyère, block
03 - 4.2 oz Emmental, block
04 - 4.2 oz Havarti, block
05 - 4.2 oz Gouda, block

→ Accompaniments

06 - 1 small bunch seedless grapes, washed
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 12–16 assorted crackers (gluten-free if preferred)
10 - 2 tbsp honey or fig jam

# Steps:

01 - Using a sharp chef’s knife or small cookie cutters, cut each cheese block into vertical slices approximately 0.4 inches thick.
02 - Craft each cheese slice into the silhouette of iconic buildings such as the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, or Big Ben by using a paring knife for precision or tracing paper templates.
03 - Position the shaped cheese slices upright on a large serving platter to form a city skyline.
04 - Decorate the base of the skyline with interspersed grape clusters and slices of apple and pear to simulate greenery and add vibrant color.
05 - Provide assorted crackers alongside and offer honey or fig jam in a ramekin for dipping.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that makes people smile before they even taste it.
  • No cooking required means you can pull it together in under an hour while staying calm.
  • Every cheese brings its own personality, so you get to taste a tiny flavor journey with each bite.
02 -
  • Chilled cheese is absolutely non-negotiable—room temperature cheese will slip and tear under the blade no matter how sharp your knife is.
  • A paper template traced from an image removes all the second-guessing and makes you feel like you actually know what you're doing.
03 -
  • Pair this with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc that cuts through the richness and adds a bright conversation to the tasting experience.
  • For themed gatherings, you can match your buildings to a specific city—Paris gets the Eiffel Tower, London gets Big Ben, New York gets the Empire State Building—and suddenly your cheese board tells a story.
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