Lattice Window Pretzel Crisp (Print Version)

Crisp pretzel lattice atop layers of savory meats and cheeses, combining rich textures and fresh flavors.

# 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 to 50 regular-length unbroken pretzel sticks

# How To Make:

01 - Place the baguette slices evenly in a single layer on a large serving platter or tray.
02 - Spread a thin layer of whole grain mustard on each baguette slice.
03 - Distribute prosciutto, salami, Swiss cheese, and cheddar cheese evenly over the baguette slices, slightly overlapping for a rustic appearance.
04 - Lay pretzel sticks horizontally across the layered ingredients, spaced about 0.4 inches apart, then weave pretzel sticks vertically over and under the horizontal ones to form a lattice pattern.
05 - Sprinkle chopped fresh chives over the pretzel lattice for bright color and fresh flavor.
06 - Present immediately, allowing guests to break through the lattice and enjoy the layers beneath.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a no-cook miracle that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, so you can actually enjoy your guests instead of being stuck at the stove.
  • The contrast between crispy, salty pretzels and creamy cheese with silky meat is genuinely addictive, and people always come back for more pieces.
  • Building the lattice together becomes part of the fun—it invites people to participate rather than just stand around watching.
02 -
  • Don't assemble this more than an hour before serving; the longer it sits, the softer the pretzel sticks become and the more the moisture from the cheese and meats migrates through the baguette.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the lattice separate and lay it on top just before guests arrive—the pretzel sticks stay crisp and the presentation stays pristine.
03 -
  • Buy your meats and cheeses sliced fresh from the deli counter rather than pre-packaged; they taste better, drape more elegantly, and the staff can slice them exactly as thin as you need.
  • If you want the lattice to stay crisp longer, dust the pretzel sticks very lightly with a tiny bit of oil right before serving—it sounds counterintuitive, but a whisper of oil actually protects them from absorbing moisture from the layers below.
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