Pin A festive and elegant appetizer featuring crisp crackers topped with creamy cheese cut into delicate snowflake shapes—perfect for holiday gatherings or as a whimsical party starter.
This appetizer brings a touch of elegance to any table and is always a crowd-pleaser at our family holiday get-togethers.
Ingredients
- Crackers: 24 round or square plain crackers (e.g. water crackers, butter crackers)
- Cheese: 200 g (7 oz) semi-firm cheese (e.g. cheddar, gouda, swiss), sliced 3 4 mm thick
- Garnish (optional): 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (e.g. chives, parsley, dill), 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, 1 small red bell pepper, diced finely, 2 tbsp cream cheese or soft spreadable cheese (for glue)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Using a small snowflake-shaped cookie cutter, cut snowflake shapes from the cheese slices.
- Step 2:
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each cracker to help the cheese adhere (optional but recommended).
- Step 3:
- Place a cheese snowflake on each cracker, pressing gently to secure.
- Step 4:
- Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped herbs, a few diced red pepper pieces, or a dusting of black pepper for festive color and flavor.
- Step 5:
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Pin Our family loves gathering around the table to create these snowflake appetizers together, making holiday prepping a joyful moment.
Required Tools
Small snowflake-shaped cookie cutter, sharp knife, cutting board, small offset spatula or butter knife
Allergen Information
Contains milk (cheese, cream cheese) and gluten (crackers, unless gluten-free used). Always check cracker and cheese packaging for allergens or cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 65, Total Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 3 g per serving
Pin This appetizer is simple yet stunning, making it the perfect starter for any celebration.
Recipe Q&A
- → What cheeses work best for the snowflake shapes?
Semi-firm cheeses like cheddar, gouda, or swiss are ideal because they slice cleanly and hold shape well.
- → Can I use gluten-free crackers for this appetizer?
Yes, gluten-free crackers can be substituted to accommodate dietary preferences without affecting presentation.
- → How do I make the cheese stick to the crackers?
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese or a soft spreadable cheese on the crackers before placing the cheese shapes to help them adhere.
- → What garnishes complement the cheese snowflakes?
Fresh chopped herbs like chives or parsley, diced red pepper, and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper add color and a burst of flavor.
- → Can these be prepared in advance?
Yes, arrange and cover them, then refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain freshness.