Cracker Cheese Snowflake Bites (Printable View)

Crisp crackers adorned with creamy cheese snowflakes make a festive, easy-to-prepare party starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 24 plain round or square crackers (e.g., water or butter crackers)

→ Cheese

02 - 7 oz semi-firm cheese (e.g., cheddar, gouda, swiss), sliced 1/8 inch thick

→ Garnish (optional)

03 - 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (e.g., chives, parsley, dill)
04 - 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 2 tbsp cream cheese or soft spreadable cheese

# How To Make It:

01 - Use a small snowflake-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes from the cheese slices.
02 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each cracker to help the cheese adhere.
03 - Place a cheese snowflake on each cracker and press gently to secure.
04 - Sprinkle chopped herbs, diced red pepper, or a dusting of black pepper over the cheese for decoration and flavor.
05 - Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant festive appetizer
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • Feel free to use different cheeses for color and flavor contrast
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free crackers
03 -
  • Add a thin slice of cucumber or radish beneath the cheese for extra crunch and freshness
  • Pair with sparkling wine or a light white wine for a festive touch
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