Save A whimsical holiday platter featuring a variety of cheeses and snacks arranged to resemble a reindeers face & a fun festive treat perfect for kids parties or family gatherings.
I have always enjoyed creating fun holiday platters & this reindeer face platter never fails to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 200 g mild cheddar cheese sliced, 150 g mozzarella cheese sliced, 100 g gouda cheese cubed
- Crackers & Bread: 20 round whole wheat crackers, 8 pretzel twists (for antlers), 6 breadsticks halved
- Vegetables & Garnishes: 1 small red bell pepper cut into rounds (for nose and cheeks), 8 black olives sliced (for eyes), 1 small cucumber sliced, 1 carrot sliced into rounds and sticks
- Other: 2 tablespoons cream cheese (for gluing features)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Select a large round platter as your base.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the cheddar cheese slices in an oval shape at the center to form the reindeers face.
- Step 3:
- Place mozzarella slices on each side of the face for cheeks.
- Step 4:
- Use gouda cubes around the bottom edge for the chin.
- Step 5:
- Position two pretzel twists or breadstick halves at the top of the head to create antlers.
- Step 6:
- Place two round crackers above the face as ears.
- Step 7:
- Adhere olive slices with a little cream cheese to form eyes.
- Step 8:
- Add a red bell pepper round for the nose securing with cream cheese if needed.
- Step 9:
- Use cucumber and carrot slices for added decoration around the face or as a border.
- Step 10:
- Add any additional veggies or crackers to fill out the platter and serve immediately.
Save This platter brings joyful family moments as kids and adults gather around to admire and share in the holiday fun.
Notes
Serve with hummus or ranch dip on the side to complement the platter.
Required Tools
Large serving platter, small knife, spreading knife or small spoon.
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese), Wheat (crackers breadsticks), Gluten (pretzels breadsticks crackers). May contain Soy depending on cracker brand. Double-check all packaged ingredient labels for allergens.
Save This cheesy reindeer face platter makes any holiday gathering extra special and can be customized easily for dietary needs.
Recipe Guide
- → What cheeses work best for this platter?
Mild cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda provide varied textures and colors that enhance the festive look.
- → How can I make the antlers stable?
Using pretzel twists or halved breadsticks provides sturdy and edible antlers that hold shape well.
- → Can I substitute ingredients for dietary needs?
Gluten-free crackers can replace wheat varieties to accommodate gluten sensitivities without altering appearance.
- → What’s the best way to assemble the face details?
Use cream cheese to gently adhere olive slices for eyes and bell pepper rounds for the nose ensuring elements stay in place.
- → How should I serve this platter?
Serve immediately on a large round tray, optionally offering dips like hummus or ranch alongside for extra flavor.
- → Is this suitable for children’s parties?
Absolutely, the playful design and easy-to-eat components make it a hit with kids and encourage interactive arranging.