# Components:
→ Cheese
01 - 7 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into ¾-inch cubes
→ Garnishes
02 - 2 tbsp chopped chives or fresh parsley (optional)
03 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds or toasted sesame seeds (optional)
→ Crunchy Base
04 - 24 thin pretzel sticks
→ Optional Additions
05 - 24 seedless red or green grapes
06 - 24 cherry tomato halves
# Preparation steps:
01 - Arrange the cheddar cheese cubes on a plate or tray.
02 - Optionally, roll or sprinkle some cheese cubes with chopped chives, parsley, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds for variety.
03 - Skewer each cheddar cube onto one end of a pretzel stick to resemble a sparkler.
04 - For extra color and flavor, add a grape or cherry tomato half to the pretzel stick before threading the cheese cube.
05 - Stand the sparklers upright on a serving platter for a festive display and serve immediately.
