Lattice Window Pretzel Crisp (Printable Version)

Layers of meats and cheeses topped with a crisp pretzel lattice and fresh chives for a savory bite.

# What You 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 unbroken pretzel sticks

# How To Make:

01 - Place the baguette slices in a single layer on a large serving platter or tray.
02 - Spread a thin layer of whole grain mustard evenly on each baguette slice.
03 - Evenly distribute prosciutto, salami, Swiss cheese, and cheddar slices over the baguette, slightly overlapping for a rustic, abundant presentation.
04 - Lay pretzel sticks horizontally across the layered ingredients with 0.4 inch spacing; then weave pretzel sticks vertically over and under the horizontal sticks to create a lattice pattern.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives over the pretzel lattice to add color and freshness.
06 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to break through the lattice to enjoy the layered flavors beneath.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when assembly really takes twenty minutes flat.
  • The textural contrast—crispy pretzel meeting tender meat and creamy cheese—keeps things interesting with every bite.
  • Guests genuinely engage with it, breaking through the lattice like they're solving a delicious puzzle.
02 -
  • Let the baguette rounds come to room temperature before building; cold bread won't accept the mustard properly and guests' teeth will slide off the cheese.
  • Cut the baguette thin enough that you can actually bite through it in one motion—thick rounds become chewy and steal attention from the good stuff on top.
03 -
  • Toast your baguette slices lightly if you're worried about them softening; just watch them closely because they go from golden to burnt in seconds.
  • If you're making this hours ahead, assemble everything but the pretzel lattice, then weave the sticks just before guests arrive—it keeps the pretzels crisp and the presentation pristine.
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