# What You'll Need:
→ Savory Components
01 - 12 mini sandwich rolls (white and whole wheat)
02 - 8 slices mild cheddar, Swiss, or provolone cheese
03 - 8 deli-style vegetarian slices (optional turkey or ham substitution)
04 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
08 - 1 cup baby carrots
→ Sweet Components
09 - 8 waffle ice cream cones
10 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
11 - 1 cup seedless grapes
12 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
13 - 1 cup assorted candies (gummy bears, jelly beans, chocolate buttons)
14 - ½ cup white chocolate chips (for castle snow effect)
→ Decorative Elements
15 - 1 block cream cheese (to secure cones and act as mortar)
16 - 1 bunch fresh parsley or mint (for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Fill each mini roll with cheese slices, vegetarian deli slices, and cucumber. Secure with toothpicks as needed.
02 - Arrange the prepared mini sandwiches in a rectangle or square shape on a large serving platter to create the castle walls.
03 - Place waffle cones upside down at each corner and one in the center of the walls to form castle towers, securing them upright with cream cheese.
04 - Adorn the ice cream cones with marshmallows, assorted candies, and white chocolate chips to simulate turrets and flags.
05 - Fill open spaces around the castle with sliced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and baby carrots to resemble gardens.
06 - Surround the base of the castle with halved strawberries and seedless grapes for a vibrant, edible moat.
07 - Scatter fresh parsley or mint around the platter to provide greenery and enhance visual appeal.
08 - Serve immediately, or loosely cover and refrigerate until needed.
