Lattice Window Pretzel Layer (Printable Version)

Crisp pretzel lattice atop layered meats, cheeses, and baguette slices for a flavorful bite.

# 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 to 50 regular-length unbroken pretzel sticks

# Directions:

01 - Place 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 - Evenly layer prosciutto, salami, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese on the baguette slices with slight overlap for a rustic appearance.
04 - Lay pretzel sticks horizontally across the layered toppings with approximately 0.4 inch spacing. Then, weave pretzel sticks vertically over and under the horizontal ones to form a lattice pattern.
05 - Sprinkle chopped fresh chives evenly over the pretzel lattice for color and freshness.
06 - Serve immediately to allow guests to break through the lattice and enjoy the layered flavors.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours on it when assembly takes barely twenty minutes.
  • The crispy pretzel lattice gives way to layers of meat, cheese, and mustard—every bite has texture and flavor stacked together.
  • Guests can't help themselves; they'll keep coming back for just one more piece, then another.
02 -
  • Assemble this no more than 30 minutes before serving, or the pretzels will start absorbing moisture and lose their snap.
  • If your baguette slices are too thick, they'll shift under the weight of the meats and cheeses; thin is not optional here.
03 -
  • Buy pretzel sticks from a bakery rather than a bag, and use them the same day you buy them for maximum crispness.
  • Let your cheeses and meats come to room temperature for 10 minutes before assembling; cold cheese tastes flatter, and warm ones layer more gracefully.
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