Skyline Silhouette Cheese Platter (Printable)

Artful cheese slices formed into building shapes, paired with fruit and crackers for elegant gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ 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 optional)
10 - 2 tbsp honey or fig jam

# Directions:

01 - Chill cheese blocks for 15-20 minutes to firm up. Using a sharp knife or small cookie cutters, slice each block into vertical pieces approximately ¼ inch thick.
02 - Carve each cheese slice into the silhouette of an iconic building (e.g., Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Big Ben) using a paring knife or trace a paper template for precision.
03 - Stand the cheese silhouettes upright on a large serving platter, forming a city skyline.
04 - Place washed grape clusters and sliced apple and pear around the base to simulate greenery and enhance visual appeal.
05 - Present the platter accompanied by assorted crackers and a ramekin of honey or fig jam for dipping.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter disguised as a cheese board, and honestly, people remember it more than they remember what they ate.
  • No cooking required means you can pull it together while sipping a glass of wine and feeling completely in control.
  • The playfulness makes even skeptical eaters lean in—suddenly cheese and crackers become an experience instead of just snacking.
02 -
  • Cold cheese is everything—I learned this the hard way by trying to carve room-temperature blocks, which just crumbled into useless shreds instead of holding their shape.
  • Not every slice needs to be perfect; the little imperfections actually make the skyline feel more real and handmade, which is exactly what makes people smile.
  • A mix of yellow and white cheeses changes everything visually—the contrast makes each building pop instead of blending into a monochrome mass.
03 -
  • If a cheese tower starts leaning, don't panic—lean it intentionally against another tower or wedge a grape cluster behind it as a tiny prop.
  • Slice your fruit right before serving so it doesn't oxidize and turn brown; nobody wants their skyline looking sad.
  • A crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully because it cuts through the richness and lets each cheese flavor shine.
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