A creative edible arrangement featuring bread, cream cheese, pretzels, and colorful fruit leather accents.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 sturdy loaf of bread (such as sourdough boule or round rye)
02 - 7 ounces herbed cream cheese or hummus for vegan option
→ Cactus Needles
03 - 30 to 40 long pretzel sticks or fresh rosemary sprigs, rinsed and dried
→ Flowers
04 - 2 sheets red or pink fruit leather (strawberry or raspberry)
05 - 1 small sheet yellow fruit leather or dried mango strip, optional
→ Garnish
06 - 1 cucumber, cut into rounds
07 - Fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro, optional
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Slice a small portion off the bottom of the bread loaf to create a flat, stable base and place it on a serving platter.
02 - Generously spread herbed cream cheese or hummus over the top and sides of the bread to secure the cactus needles.
03 - Insert pretzel sticks or rosemary sprigs vertically into the bread in clusters, varying height and angle for a natural appearance.
04 - Cut flower shapes from the red or pink fruit leather using cookie cutters or scissors; adhere a small circle of yellow fruit leather or dried mango to the center if desired.
05 - Press the fruit leather flowers gently onto the tops and sides of the cactus needles, securing with a dab of cream cheese or hummus if needed.
06 - Arrange cucumber rounds around the base of the bread to mimic cactus pads and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
07 - Present immediately as an interactive edible centerpiece for guests to enjoy by breaking off pieces.
