Graduation Cap Snack (Printable Version)

Delightful cap-shaped bites with crackers, cheese, and fruit or licorice tassels for festive gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 12 square crackers (e.g., Wheat Thins, water crackers)
02 - 12 square slices of cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or American, about 1.5 inches square)

→ Tassel

03 - 12 long strings of black licorice or dried fruit strips (mango, apricot, or fruit leather, about 3 inches long)

→ Assembly

04 - 12 small dots of cream cheese or hummus (for adhering tassel)
05 - 12 small candy pearls or raisins (optional, for tassel button)

# How To Make It:

01 - Place a square cracker on a serving platter.
02 - Top each cracker with a square slice of cheese, aligning edges to form the cap shape.
03 - Affix one end of a licorice string or dried fruit strip to a corner of the cheese square using a small amount of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive, letting the tassel drape over the edge.
04 - Place a small candy pearl or raisin over the end of the tassel to mimic the cap’s button, securing it with additional cream cheese or hummus if desired.
05 - Repeat steps with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're the kind of snack that makes people smile the moment they see them—it's like you've edible art right there on the platter.
  • Zero cooking means you can pull these together in the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee, perfect for last-minute celebrations.
  • Everyone can customize their own or you can prep them ahead, making them ideal whether you're hosting a crowd or surprising someone special.
02 -
  • Prep your cheese and crackers first before you start assembling—I learned this the hard way when cream cheese warmed up from handling and became harder to work with.
  • A toothpick or small spreading knife makes attaching the tassel infinitely easier; don't try to negotiate with your fingers alone, trust me on this one.
03 -
  • Cut your dried fruit strips slightly before they're room temperature—they'll be more pliable and less likely to break when you're attaching them.
  • The secret nobody tells you is that the best adhesive is cream cheese that's been left out for just five minutes; it's firm enough to hold things but soft enough to stick, unlike cold cream cheese which can be stubborn.
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