Cracker Cheese Snowflake Bites (Print view)

Crisp crackers with creamy snowflake-shaped cheese, garnished for a festive appetizer.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Crackers

01 - 24 plain round or square crackers (water or butter crackers)

→ Cheese

02 - 7 oz semi-firm cheese (cheddar, gouda, swiss), sliced 0.12–0.16 inches thick

→ Garnish (optional)

03 - 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (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 (to adhere cheese to crackers)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Using a small snowflake-shaped cookie cutter, cut snowflake 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, pressing gently to secure.
04 - Sprinkle chopped herbs, a few diced red pepper pieces, or a light dusting of black pepper on top for festive flavor and color.
05 - Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Crisp crackers with creamy cheese
  • Elegant snowflake design perfect for holidays
02 -
  • Feel free to use different cheeses for color and flavor contrast
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free crackers
03 -
  • Use cold cheese slices for easier cutting
  • Press gently to avoid breaking the snowflake shapes
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