Layers of gluten-free crackers, breads, and fresh toppings combine into a colorful, impressive appetizer tower.
# Components:
→ Base and Structure
01 - 12 gluten-free crispbread crackers (seed, multigrain, or plain)
02 - 8 slices gluten-free bread, lightly toasted, cut into rounds or rectangles
→ Spreads and Layers
03 - 5.3 oz whipped cream cheese
04 - 3.5 oz hummus
05 - 3.5 oz guacamole
→ Fresh Toppings
06 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
07 - 1 medium ripe tomato, thinly sliced
08 - 1 small avocado, sliced
09 - 1/2 cup microgreens or baby arugula
10 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced radish
11 - 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
14 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
15 - Sea salt, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Prepare all spreads and toppings in advance. Lightly toast gluten-free bread and cut into uniform rounds or rectangles matching cracker size.
02 - Arrange all ingredients mise en place for efficient assembly.
03 - Place a gluten-free cracker as the base and spread a thin layer of cream cheese or hummus on top.
04 - Layer a slice of toasted gluten-free bread, then add guacamole followed by slices of cucumber and tomato.
05 - Alternate layers of crackers, bread, spreads, and toppings including avocado, radish, roasted red pepper, and microgreens to create contrast and vibrant color.
06 - Build 3 to 4 layers total, pressing gently for stability. Top with a cracker or bread slice, a dollop of cream cheese, microgreens, pumpkin seeds, chopped chives, and cracked black pepper.
07 - Use a wide spatula to carefully transfer towers to serving plates and serve immediately for optimal texture.
