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Easy Pepperoni & Swiss Flag Board

Easy Pepperoni & Swiss Flag Board is a quick patriotic appetizer made with neat cheese stripes and pepperoni rows on a snack board. Fresh blueberries, raspberries, and sliced strawberries fill the red, white, and blue pattern for a bold, no-cook party platter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chill 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Swiss cheese
  • 24 slices Swiss cheese
Pepperoni
  • 40 slices pepperoni
Berries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
Crackers
  • 1 box rectangular crackers
Garnish
  • 1 g fresh parsley optional

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Build the flag board
  1. Arrange the Swiss cheese slices in neat rows on a large rectangular serving board, keeping them evenly spaced for clean “white” stripes.
  2. Create alternating rows of pepperoni and Swiss cheese to resemble stripes, pressing lightly so the slices sit flat.
  3. Place the blueberries in the upper left corner to form the flag field, covering the area in a compact layer.
  4. Fill the remaining spaces with raspberries and sliced strawberries, distributing them for a balanced red-and-blue look.
  5. Add the rectangular crackers around the edges for serving, leaving the center easy to grab from.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, scattering a few leaves for a bright green pop.
Chill and serve
  1. Refrigerate the board until ready to serve, for about 30 minutes to help the layers set and look tidy.
  2. Serve immediately after chilling so the cheese stays firm and the berries look fresh.

Notes

Pro tip: dry the berries well before building so they don’t weep onto the cheese and crackers. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 24 hours; the board is best within that window. Freezing isn’t recommended for fresh berries. Dietary swap: use turkey pepperoni and reduced-fat Swiss for a lighter version while keeping the flag-board pattern.