Lattice Window Pretzel Snack (Printable)

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

# 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 tablespoons whole grain mustard
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

→ Topping

08 - 40–50 regular length, unbroken pretzel sticks

# Directions:

01 - Place the baguette rounds in a single layer on a large serving platter or tray.
02 - Spread a thin layer of whole grain mustard over each baguette slice.
03 - Evenly distribute prosciutto, salami, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese over the baguette slices, overlapping slightly to create a generous coverage.
04 - Lay pretzel sticks horizontally across the assembled layers, spaced approximately 0.4 inch apart, then weave pretzel sticks vertically over and under the horizontal sticks to form a lattice pattern.
05 - Sprinkle chopped fresh chives atop the lattice to add color and freshness.
06 - Present the platter promptly, allowing guests to break through the lattice and enjoy the layered combination beneath.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually takes less time than a coffee break.
  • Every bite hits you with a different texture—the snap of a pretzel, the creaminess of cheese, the chew of cured meat all at once.
  • People genuinely want to know how you made it, which never gets old.
02 -
  • Broken pretzel sticks happen—always grab more than you think you'll need, and keep the extras to snack on while assembling.
  • If you assemble this more than an hour ahead of serving, the pretzel sticks will start to soften from the moisture in the cheese and meats, so make it close to go-time.
  • The mustard acts as a barrier between the bread and toppings; without it everything tastes a bit flat.
03 -
  • Buy your cheeses and meats from a place where they slice to order—the difference between grocery store pre-packaged and fresh-sliced is night and day.
  • Chill your platter before assembly if you can; it helps everything stay set while you work and looks more polished when served.
  • The pretzel sticks can vary in thickness—choose ones that are relatively uniform so the lattice looks intentional rather than haphazard.
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