# Components:
→ 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)
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 (approx. 150 g)
08 - 1 cup baby carrots (approx. 120 g)
→ Sweet Components
09 - 8 waffle ice cream cones
10 - 1 cup strawberries, halved (approx. 150 g)
11 - 1 cup seedless grapes (approx. 150 g)
12 - 1 cup mini marshmallows (approx. 50 g)
13 - 1 cup assorted candies (gummy bears, jelly beans, or chocolate buttons; approx. 150 g)
14 - ½ cup white chocolate chips (approx. 90 g) for castle snow effect
→ Decorative Elements
15 - 1 block cream cheese (for mortar and securing pieces; approx. 225 g)
16 - 1 bunch fresh parsley or mint (for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Fill each mini sandwich roll with a slice of cheese, vegetarian deli slices, and thin cucumber slices. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
02 - Arrange the assembled mini sandwiches in a rectangular or square layout on a large serving platter to create castle walls.
03 - Place waffle cones upside down at each of the four corners and the center of the castle walls. Use cream cheese to stabilize the cones upright.
04 - Adorn the cones with mini marshmallows, assorted candies, and white chocolate chips to simulate turrets and flags.
05 - Fill the gaps around the castle walls with strips of red and yellow bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and baby carrots to mimic garden vegetation.
06 - Surround the entire formation with halved strawberries and seedless grapes for a colorful, edible moat.
07 - Decorate the platter edges with fresh parsley or mint to introduce greenery and enhance visual appeal.
08 - Serve the platter immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate until needed to maintain freshness.
