Cracker Cheese Snowflake Bites (Print Version)

Crisp crackers with delicate cheese snowflakes and fresh herb garnishes for a festive starter.

# 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 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Use a small snowflake-shaped cookie cutter to 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, diced red pepper, or a dusting of black pepper on top for festive flavor and color.
05 - Arrange the bites on a serving platter and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Elegant and festive presentation
  • Quick and easy to prepare
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 to create clean cheese shapes
  • Keep the cheese chilled for easier cutting and handling
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