Lattice Window Pretzel Appetizer (Printable)

Crisp pretzel lattice crowns layers of savory meats and cheeses for a textured, flavorful starter.

# 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, sliced into thin rounds
06 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

→ Topping

08 - 40–50 regular-length pretzel sticks, unbroken

# How-To Steps:

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 on each baguette slice.
03 - Evenly layer the prosciutto, salami, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese over the baguette slices, slightly overlapping for a rustic, abundant appearance.
04 - Lay pretzel sticks horizontally across the top of the layered meats and cheeses, spacing them approximately 0.4 inches apart. Then, weave additional pretzel sticks vertically over and under the horizontal ones to form a lattice pattern.
05 - Sprinkle chopped fresh chives over the pretzel lattice to add color and freshness.
06 - Present immediately, allowing guests to break through the lattice and enjoy the layers beneath.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honest truth is you'll have it ready in twenty minutes.
  • The pretzel lattice gives way to this perfect combination of salty, creamy, and tangy that somehow works without any cooking.
  • People actually remember this dish and ask you to bring it again, which feels pretty good.
02 -
  • Pretzel sticks are fragile when you're weaving them, so slow your hands down and support each one as you place it—rushing is when they snap.
  • Don't assemble this more than an hour or two before serving, or the baguette will start to soften and the whole thing loses its structural charm.
03 -
  • Buy your pretzel sticks from the snack aisle instead of trying to make them work as a bread; the ones designed as snacks hold their crunch better.
  • If a pretzel stick breaks while you're weaving, just swap it out with a fresh one—nobody will know, and the lattice will still look flawless.
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