Cracker Cheese Snowflake Bites (Printable)

Crisp crackers adorned with creamy cheese shapes and herb garnishes offer a festive bite.

# What you'll need:

→ Crackers

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

→ Cheese

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

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# Method:

01 - Using a small snowflake-shaped cookie cutter, cut snowflake designs from the cheese slices.
02 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each cracker to help the cheese adhere (optional but recommended).
03 - Place a cheese snowflake on each cracker, pressing gently to secure.
04 - Sprinkle chopped herbs, diced red pepper, or dust with black pepper for garnish and added flavor.
05 - Arrange crackers on a serving platter and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and elegant appetizer
  • Whimsical party starter
02 -
  • Feel free to use different cheeses for color and flavor contrast
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free crackers
03 -
  • Use a sharp cookie cutter for clean cheese shapes
  • Chill the cheese slices briefly before cutting to prevent sticking
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