Lattice Window Pretzel Cheese (Printable)

Crisp pretzel lattice layered over savory meats and cheeses with fresh chives for color.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz sliced salami

→ Cheeses

03 - 3.5 oz sliced Swiss cheese
04 - 3.5 oz sliced sharp cheddar cheese

→ Base & Garnish

05 - 1 small baguette, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

→ Topping

08 - 40–50 regular length unbroken pretzel sticks

# How to make it:

01 - Place the baguette slices in a single layer on a large serving platter or tray.
02 - Spread a small amount of whole grain mustard evenly over each baguette slice.
03 - Distribute the prosciutto, salami, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese evenly over the baguette slices with slight overlap to achieve a rustic, generous appearance.
04 - Lay pretzel sticks horizontally across the layered meats and cheeses, spacing them approximately 0.4 inches apart. Then weave pretzel sticks vertically, interlacing over and under the horizontal sticks to form a lattice pattern.
05 - Scatter the chopped fresh chives over the pretzel lattice to add color and freshness.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to break through the lattice and enjoy the layered textures and flavors beneath.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but takes barely twenty minutes, so you'll feel like a genius without the stress.
  • The pretzel lattice stays crispy all evening, which means you can make it ahead and it actually gets better as it sits.
02 -
  • The pretzel sticks will start to soften if they sit too long, so assemble this right before serving or keep the pretzels separate until the last moment.
  • Don't crush or break the pretzels while weaving, they're your structural stars and broken pieces look sloppy compared to the crisp, whole lattice.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the meats and cheeses as thinly as possible, they're more elegant that way and let all the layers shine instead of overwhelming each other.
  • If pretzel sticks are hard to find, you can substitute thin breadsticks or even crispy bacon strips for a completely different but equally delicious result.
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