A fun stack of fruits, vegetables, and cheese shaped like a giraffe, perfect for entertaining guests.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base & Body
01 - 4 thick cucumber slices
02 - 4 whole baby carrots
03 - 4 celery sticks, cut into 4-inch lengths
04 - 4 cubes cheddar cheese, approximately 1 inch each
05 - 4 cubes gouda cheese, 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
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Place a thick cucumber slice as the foundation of each snack tower.
02 - Stack a cheddar cheese cube onto the cucumber, then place a baby carrot, followed by a gouda cheese cube to create the giraffe's body.
03 - Gently insert a pretzel rod upright through the stacked layers to form the neck, ensuring stability by pressing it into the cheese and vegetables.
04 - Secure a cherry tomato atop the pretzel rod as the head, using a small amount of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive if necessary.
05 - Fix thin apple slices on either side of the cherry tomato to represent ears, adhering them with cream cheese or hummus.
06 - Place two black olive slices on the cherry tomato to form eyes, securing them 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 around the base to resemble leaves or grass and serve immediately for optimal texture.
