Stack fresh cucumber, cheese, vegetables, and fruits into a lively snack tower with fun, colorful layers.
# Components:
→ Base & Body
01 - 4 thick cucumber slices
02 - 4 baby carrots
03 - 4 celery sticks, cut into 4-inch lengths
04 - 4 cubes cheddar cheese, approximately 1 inch
05 - 4 cubes gouda cheese, approximately 1 inch
→ 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
# Method:
01 - Place a thick cucumber slice as the foundation for each tower.
02 - Stack one cube of cheddar cheese on the cucumber, add a baby carrot, then top with a cube of gouda cheese to construct the body.
03 - Position a pretzel rod vertically through the stack, pressing gently into the cheese and vegetables for stability.
04 - Secure a cherry tomato atop the pretzel rod as the head using a small amount of cream cheese or hummus if needed.
05 - Fix thin apple slices on either side of the cherry tomato for ears, adhering them with cream cheese or hummus.
06 - Place two black olive slices on the cherry tomato as eyes, attaching with a dab of cream cheese or hummus.
07 - Sprinkle black sesame seeds along the body and neck to mimic giraffe spots.
08 - Arrange fresh chives or parsley on the serving plate to resemble leaves or grass.
09 - Present immediately to maintain optimal texture and appearance.
