Retro rocket cheese fruit (Printable)

A colorful snack platter combining sharp cheddar and fresh strawberries arranged as a retro rocket.

# Components:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into pointed wedges
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese (optional, for assembling)

→ Fruit

03 - 7 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced lengthwise

→ Garnish & Extras

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (optional, for decoration)
05 - 1 tablespoon black olives, sliced (optional, for windows or details)
06 - 2-3 thin carrot sticks (optional, for rocket fins)

# Method:

01 - Arrange the sharp cheddar cheese wedges on a large serving platter in a pointed formation, slightly overlapping for stability.
02 - If needed, use small dabs of cream cheese between wedges to help hold the shape.
03 - Position the sliced strawberries at the base of the rocket to simulate fiery flames, fanning them out for visual effect.
04 - Place black olive slices on the rocket to represent windows or decorative accents.
05 - Add carrot sticks and fresh mint leaves around the rocket for fins and color enhancements, if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary ingredients into something that actually excites people—no one expects a cheese platter to look like a spaceship.
  • Zero cooking required means even a chaotic weeknight or last-minute party invite becomes manageable.
  • Kids naturally gravitate toward it because it feels like edible art they're allowed to touch and eat.
02 -
  • Pointy wedges matter more than you'd think—chunky blocks don't read as a rocket, they just read as a cheese pile.
  • Room-temperature cheese is actually your friend here because it holds its shape better than cold cheese that wants to crack when you cut it into angles.
03 -
  • Soft cheese like Brie melts and loses its wedge shape, so stick with firm cheeses that hold a point without crumbling.
  • If you're nervous about structure, arrange your wedges on a slightly damp platter—the moisture creates just enough grip to keep things from sliding during transport or serving.
Return