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Festive Cube Cheese Stack

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This festive stack features colorful cubes of aged cheddar, gouda, havarti, and pepper jack cheeses layered with halved cherry tomatoes, green olives, and baby pickles. Each skewer offers a playful blend of textures and flavors enhanced by fresh parsley. Ideal for easy assembly, these vibrant bites suit holiday celebrations and effortless entertaining. Simply cube the cheeses evenly and alternate layers with garnishes on wooden picks for a visually appealing appetizer.

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Updated on Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:14:00 GMT
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A vibrant and playful appetizer featuring colorful cheese cubes, stacked with festive garnishes—perfect for holiday gatherings.

This appetizer always delights my guests with its bright colors and easy preparation.

Ingredients

  • Cheeses: 100 g aged cheddar cut into 1.5 cm cubes, 100 g gouda cut into 1.5 cm cubes, 100 g havarti cut into 1.5 cm cubes, 100 g pepper jack cut into 1.5 cm cubes
  • Garnishes: 16 cherry tomatoes halved, 16 green olives pitted, 8 baby pickles (cornichons) sliced, 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Serving: 16 wooden party picks or mini skewers

Instructions

Step 1:
Prepare all cheeses by cutting them into evenly sized 1.5 cm cubes.
Step 2:
Lay out all garnishes in separate bowls for easy assembly.
Step 3:
For each stack alternate 3 4 cheese cubes (vary types for color contrast) on a party pick.
Step 4:
Between cheese layers add a slice of baby pickle or an olive for extra flavor.
Step 5:
Top each stack with a halved cherry tomato and a sprinkle of parsley.
Step 6:
Arrange stacks upright on a festive platter.
Step 7:
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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A close-up of a perfectly stacked Festive Cube Cheese Stack, an easy holiday appetizer. | amberladle.com

This recipe has become a family favorite for our holiday gatherings bringing everyone together.

Required Tools

Sharp knife, Cutting board, Wooden party picks or mini skewers, Serving platter

Allergen Information

Contains milk (dairy) Olives may be processed in facilities with nuts or gluten check packaging if allergies are a concern

Nutritional Information

Calories 140 Total Fat 11 g Carbohydrates 2 g Protein 8 g per serving

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Freshly garnished Festive Cube Cheese Stack, a colorful and delicious bite for any party. | amberladle.com

This festive cheese stack is a stylish and easy addition to any party menu.

Recipe FAQs

→ What cheeses work best in this stack?

Aged cheddar, gouda, havarti, and pepper jack provide a colorful mix of flavors and textures perfect for this stack. You can also try Swiss or Emmental for variety.

→ How should the cheese cubes be cut?

Cut the cheeses into uniform 1.5 cm cubes to ensure even stacking and an appealing presentation.

→ Can I prepare these stacks ahead of time?

Yes, assemble the stacks and refrigerate covered until ready to serve to keep the ingredients fresh.

→ What garnishes complement the cheese cubes?

Halved cherry tomatoes, green olives, baby pickles, and fresh parsley add flavor contrast and festive color to the stacks.

→ Are there options for a non-vegetarian version?

Adding cured meats like salami between cheese cubes can create a savory non-vegetarian variation.

Festive Cube Cheese Stack

A vibrant stack of colorful cheese cubes paired with olives and pickles for festive holiday bites.

Prep time
20 min
0
Overall time
20 min
Created by Rachel Hayes


Skill required Easy

Cuisine International

Makes 8 Serving size

Diet preferences Meat-free, No gluten, Low Carb

What you need

Cheeses

01 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cut into 0.6-inch cubes
02 3.5 oz gouda, cut into 0.6-inch cubes
03 3.5 oz havarti, cut into 0.6-inch cubes
04 3.5 oz pepper jack, cut into 0.6-inch cubes

Garnishes

01 16 cherry tomatoes, halved
02 16 green olives, pitted
03 8 baby pickles (cornichons), sliced
04 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Serving

01 16 wooden party picks or mini skewers

How to make it

Step 01

Cube cheeses: Cut all cheeses into evenly sized 0.6-inch cubes.

Step 02

Prepare garnishes: Place cherry tomatoes, green olives, baby pickles, and parsley into separate bowls for easy access.

Step 03

Assemble cheese stacks: Alternate 3 to 4 cubes of mixed cheeses on each wooden pick for vibrant color contrast.

Step 04

Add flavor layers: Insert a slice of baby pickle or an olive between layers of cheese for added taste.

Step 05

Top stacks: Finish each stack with a halved cherry tomato and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

Step 06

Arrange and serve: Place the completed stacks upright on a festive platter and serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

Equipment needed

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden party picks or mini skewers
  • Serving platter

Allergy info

Always review ingredients for allergens. Talk to your healthcare provider if you're unsure.
  • Contains milk (dairy).
  • Olives may be processed in facilities handling nuts or gluten; verify packaging if allergies are a concern.

Nutrition details (each serving)

Nutritional details are for reference and aren't a substitute for healthcare guidance.
  • Calorie Count: 140
  • Fat content: 11 g
  • Carbohydrate: 2 g
  • Protein amount: 8 g