Cracker Cheese Snowflake Bites (Printable Version)

Crisp crackers topped with creamy snowflake-shaped cheese and herbs for a festive appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

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

→ Cheese

02 - 7 ounces semi-firm cheese (cheddar, gouda, swiss), sliced 1/8 inch thick

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Use a small snowflake-shaped cookie cutter to cut snowflake designs from the cheese slices.
02 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each cracker to aid adhesion of the cheese shapes.
03 - Place a cheese snowflake on each cracker, pressing gently to secure.
04 - Sprinkle chopped herbs, diced red bell pepper, or a dash of black pepper atop the cheese for a festive appearance and enhanced flavor.
05 - Arrange prepared bites on a serving platter and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • Crisp crackers with creamy cheese
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings or parties
02 -
  • Feel free to use different cheeses for color and flavor contrast.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free crackers.
03 -
  • Use a small offset spatula to spread cream cheese evenly.
  • Serve immediately for best texture or refrigerate briefly to keep fresh.
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