# 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
# Directions:
01 - Arrange the sharp cheddar cheese cubes on a plate or tray.
02 - Sprinkle or gently roll some cheese cubes with chopped chives, parsley, poppy seeds, or toasted sesame seeds as desired.
03 - Skewer each cheese cube onto one end of a pretzel stick to form sparkler shapes.
04 - For extra flavor and color, thread a grape or cherry tomato half onto the pretzel stick before the cheese cube.
05 - Arrange the sparklers upright on a serving platter and serve immediately for optimal crispness.
