# Components:
→ Savory Components
01 - 12 mini sandwich rolls (white and whole wheat)
02 - 8 slices mild cheddar, Swiss, or provolone cheese
03 - 8 deli-style vegetarian slices (or turkey/ham as desired)
04 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
08 - 1 cup baby carrots
→ Sweet Components
09 - 8 waffle ice cream cones
10 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
11 - 1 cup seedless grapes
12 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
13 - 1 cup assorted candies (gummy bears, jelly beans, or chocolate buttons)
14 - ½ cup white chocolate chips
→ Decorative Elements
15 - 1 block cream cheese (for mortar and sticking)
16 - 1 bunch fresh parsley or mint (for garnish)
# Method steps:
01 - Fill mini sandwich rolls with cheese, vegetarian slices, and cucumber; secure with toothpicks if necessary.
02 - Arrange the prepared sandwich rolls in a rectangular or square shape on a large serving platter to form the castle walls.
03 - Place waffle ice cream cones upside down at each corner and in the center of the arrangement as towers; use cream cheese to stabilize and adhere cones upright.
04 - Adorn cones with mini marshmallows, assorted candies, and white chocolate chips to imitate turrets and flags.
05 - Fill spaces surrounding the castle with strips of bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and baby carrots to simulate garden areas.
06 - Arrange strawberries and grapes around the castle perimeter to resemble a colorful, edible moat.
07 - Scatter fresh parsley or mint around the platter to provide greenery and a whimsical finishing touch.
08 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate until needed.
