Cobblestone Courtyard Platter

# What You'll Need:

01 - 36 to 40 round crackers (water crackers, multigrain, or rice crackers)

02 - 1 cup assorted pitted olives (Castelvetrano, Kalamata, black)

03 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary)

04 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese

05 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

01 - Select a large serving platter or charcuterie board to serve as the base for the arrangement.

02 - Place the round crackers closely together in a random, overlapping pattern to resemble cobblestones.

03 - Nestle assorted pitted olives into the spaces between the crackers to mimic mortar, enhancing texture and appearance.

04 - Optionally sprinkle chopped fresh herbs and crumbled cheese over the top for added flavor and visual appeal.

05 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil lightly across the platter to impart shine and subtle richness.

06 - Present immediately as an interactive, edible centerpiece for guests to enjoy.

01 -

It looks stunning with almost no effort, which means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of stressing in the kitchen.
Everything comes together in minutes, making it perfect for when you need something impressive fast.
The flavors speak for themselves—no fussy preparations required, just quality ingredients arranged thoughtfully.

02 -

Pit your olives ahead of time—nobody wants to crack a tooth on a pit mid-conversation, and it makes the whole experience actually relaxing.
The contrast between cracker sizes and olive colors is everything; monotone platters read as boring, but mixed sizes read as intentional design.

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Keep your platter chilled before serving so crackers don't soften prematurely and olives stay cool and crisp.
Use a mix of cracker textures and shapes—the visual variety is what makes it feel less like a snack and more like edible art.