Playful snack tower featuring layered fresh veggies, cheese, and fruit, perfect for fun gatherings.
# Components:
→ Base & Body
01 - 4 thick cucumber slices
02 - 4 baby carrots
03 - 4 celery sticks, each cut to 4 inches
04 - 4 cheddar cheese cubes, approximately 1 inch each
05 - 4 gouda cheese cubes, approximately 1 inch each
→ Neck & Head
06 - 4 long pretzel rods
07 - 8 black olive slices
08 - 4 cherry tomatoes
09 - 4 thin apple slices
→ Decorative Features
10 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese or hummus
11 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
12 - Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Place one cucumber slice flat on the serving surface as the base of the snack tower.
02 - Stack a cheddar cheese cube on the cucumber slice, then add a baby carrot, followed by a gouda cheese cube.
03 - Position a pretzel rod vertically by gently pressing it into the stacked cheese and vegetable layers for support.
04 - Secure a cherry tomato atop the pretzel rod as the head, using a small amount of cream cheese or hummus if necessary.
05 - Affix thin apple slices on either side of the cherry tomato with cream cheese or hummus to resemble ears.
06 - Place two black olive slices on the cherry tomato for eyes, using cream cheese or hummus to adhere them.
07 - Sprinkle black sesame seeds over the body and neck to mimic giraffe spots.
08 - Decorate the serving plate with fresh chives or parsley to simulate leaves or grass.
09 - Present snack towers immediately to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
