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Cheese and Olive Skewers

Christmas Eve Dinner Snacks 40 min Easy 13 wyświetleń ~19.45 PLN - (0)
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Simple and elegant cheese and olive skewers are a classic snack perfect for Christmas Eve — you can quickly prepare them before serving, and their contrasting flavors (salty cheese, slightly tangy gherkin, aromatic olive) pair wonderfully with traditional dishes. The skewers are visually appealing due to their various colors (yellow cheese, green olives, green slices of gherkins) and are easy to eat with one hand. They can be served on a wooden board or a decorative platter, garnished with parsley, and lightly drizzled with olive oil. They are quick to prepare, efficient, and store well in the fridge for a short time before serving.

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Servings:
12
  • Cheese (gouda) 360 g
  • Green olives, pitted 150 g
  • Gherkins (pickled cucumbers) 120 g
  • Skewers / cocktail sticks 24 szt.
  • Extra virgin olive oil 0.1 łyżek
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Ground black pepper 2 szczypty
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Parsley 1 pęczek
  • Sweet paprika powder 1 łyżeczka
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~19.45 PLN (1.62 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Prepare your workspace: a clean cutting board, a sharp kitchen knife, a strainer or colander, paper towels, a small bowl for draining liquids, and a tray or plate for arranging the finished skewers. Take the cheese out of the fridge 10 minutes before cutting so it’s not too hard – this will make it easier to cut evenly.

Use a wide cutting board and a large chef's knife to cut the cheese. If you don't have a colander, drain the olives and gherkins in a sieve or on a piece of paper towel.

Preparation of ingredients

2

Cut the cheese into even cubes. Place the block of cheese on the board with the longer side facing you. First, cut off the small outer strips to create a rectangular block, then slice it into pieces about 1.5 cm thick. Cut each slice into strips about 1.5 cm wide, and then into cubes. Each cube should weigh about 15 g (approximately a 1.5–2 cm cube). For 24 skewers, prepare about 24 cubes (with some extra, we will use 360 g of cheese). Time: about 10 minutes.

Ingredients: Cheese (gouda)
Use a sharp, non-porous knife to ensure the cubes are even. If you don't have a scale, a measurement of 1.5–2 cm gives a comparable volume. Cubes of the same size will ensure a nice appearance and easy skewering.
3

Drain the olives and gherkins: transfer the olives to a strainer, rinse quickly under cold water if they are too salty, then place them on a paper towel and gently dry. Cut the gherkins into slices or quarters depending on their size — slices about 4–6 mm thick will work best. Time: 5–7 minutes.

Ingredients: Green olives, pitted, Gherkins (pickled cucumbers)
Make sure the ingredients are dry — excess marinade will make the skewers slippery and difficult to assemble. Use a small, sharp knife to cut the gherkins.

Preparation of ingredients (optional)

4

If you are using parsley, rinse it under cold water, dry it in a salad spinner or gently on a paper towel, and chop it finely. If you want to add paprika, prepare a small teaspoon for sprinkling before serving.

Ingredients: Parsley, Sweet paprika powder
The parsley should be very dry, otherwise the leaves will wilt on the skewers. Finely chopping will help distribute the aroma evenly.

Assembly

5

Skewering the appetizers: take a stick and skewer the ingredients in the following order: first an olive (piercing its side, not the center, to maintain its shape), then a cube of cheese (piercing halfway up the cube), and finally a slice of gherkin. Leave about 1 cm of the stick free at the end so that the appetizer can be easily picked up. Form all the appetizers in the same way. Aim for a pace of about 15–25 seconds per appetizer, meaning that making 24 appetizers will take 6–10 minutes.

Ingredients: Skewers / cocktail sticks, Green olives, pitted, Cheese (gouda), Gherkins (pickled cucumbers)
Keep the ingredients close to each other to save time. If the olive is too small, you can add an extra slice of gherkin or round off the sequence: gherkin–cheese–olive. Use a board or a large tray to arrange the finished skewers.

Seasoning

6

Transfer the finished skewers to a serving platter in a single layer. Drizzle them evenly with olive oil (about 15 g = 1 tablespoon). Then gently sprinkle evenly with black pepper (about 1–2 pinches in total). If using, sprinkle with a little sweet paprika powder and finely chopped parsley. Time: 2–3 minutes.

Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil, Ground black pepper, Sweet paprika powder, Parsley
It's better to pour the oil from a long teaspoon, moving your hand over the platter to distribute it evenly. Don't drizzle too generously — excess oil will collect at the bottom of the tray.

Setting Aside and Serving

7

After seasoning, set the skewers aside for about 10–15 minutes in a cool place (refrigerator or cool countertop) to allow the ingredients to 'marry' and the oil to gently blend the flavors. Just before serving, arrange the skewers on a decorative platter, optionally adding a few fresh parsley leaves as a garnish. Time: 10–15 minutes of waiting (can be prepared earlier and taken out 10–15 minutes before serving).

Do not keep the skewers in the fridge for longer than 4 hours — the cheese may lose its structure and the pickles may soften. If you are preparing them in advance, drizzle with oil just before serving.

Final tips

8

Check the taste of one skewer and if necessary, season with additional pepper or a pinch of salt (be careful, the cheese and olives are already salty). Arrange the skewers in tight, aesthetically pleasing rows on a platter to make them look attractive on the Christmas table. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Ingredients: Ground black pepper, Parsley
Before serving, check if the skewers have any splinters; if so, gently remove them. Additionally, you can add a small basil leaf or a slice of dried plum to the skewer as a flavor variation (optional).

Fun Fact

💡

Skewers, or small snacks on toothpicks, have their roots in Spain (tapas) and have been adapted in many cuisines. In Poland, they have become popular as a convenient snack for parties and holiday tables.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the skewers on a large, flat platter with paper napkins on the side so guests can easily grab them. Arrange a few different variations (e.g., with dried plums instead of gherkins) to enhance the appeal. Drizzling with olive oil just before serving gives a nice shine.

🥡 Storage

Store the skewers in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours. If you prepare them more than a few hours in advance, do not drizzle with oil or add herbs — do this just before serving to avoid losing their crunch and freshness. They are not suitable for reheating — the cheese should be served chilled or at room temperature.

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