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One of my favorite party appetizers, these champagne cheese crackers are crisp, savory, salty, and foolproof to make! With no actual cooking required, they’re ready to eat in minutes, and the recipe can easily be scaled up to serve a crowd.
Festive and fun, these crackers are one of my go-to appetizers for Christmas and New Year celebrations. For small gatherings, I set out a tray alongside drinks for guests to snack on.
Then, for parties and larger gatherings, I serve these bites as part of a complete party spread alongside options like my cucumber cream cheese bites and smoked salmon canapés.
Recipe Tip
Switch up the cheese shape to fit every occasion, and enjoy this savory recipe all year long!
Party Appetizers Ingredients
Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!
- Rectangular crackers: I like to use long, flat Italian crackers called Linguette. Any rectangular crackers will work.
- Cheddar: You need slices of both white and red cheddar for the best results.
- Rosemary sprigs: To garnish.
How to make Party Appetizers
- Use an ice lolly cookie cutter and red cheddar to shape the champagne glass (top and bottom). Cut out the stem by hand.
- Trim the white cheddar into the ‘champagne’ and cut out bubbles with a metal straw.
- Arrange the cheese onto the crackers.
- Garnish with rosemary.
Possible Variations
- Crackers: Swap for crostini or baguette slices, or make mini versions on cucumber slices.
- Cheddar: Try any sliced cheese you like.
- Add-ins: Olive tapenade, pesto, fig jam, or herby cream cheese for even more flavor!
How to Store Leftovers
Keep leftovers covered with plastic wrap and in the fridge. They are best enjoyed on the same day.
FAQs
You can make them a few hours ahead, and keep them in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. Take them out 30 minutes before serving.
In that case, cut out a paper ‘template’ and use it to shape the cheese.
This is a mild-tasting appetizer, so it can be paired in so many ways. Try Champagne, beer, G&Ts, or white wine.
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Party Appetizers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 7 long rectangular crackers, linguette, or similar
- 5 slices red cheddar
- 2 slices white cheddar
- 2 sprigs rosemary, to garnish
Instructions
- Use the ice lolly cutter and red cheddar to shape the top and bottom of the champagne flute.
- Trim a long strip of red cheddar for the stem.
- Place the red cheddar parts on top of the cracker.
- Using the ice lolly cutter and the white cheddar, trim the ‘champagne’, ensuring that the width is less than that of the glass.
- Create bubbles using the metal straw and white cheddar.
- Repeat and arrange on a long serving platter.
- Decorate with rosemary.
- Serve.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
