Graduation Cap Snack (Printable Version)

Fun bite-sized snack shaped like a graduation cap using crackers, cheese, and fruit or licorice tassels.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

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

→ Tassel

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

→ Assembly

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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • They're ready in 10 minutes flat, which means less time stressed in the kitchen and more time celebrating with your guests
  • Kids and adults alike get excited seeing a snack shaped like a graduation cap—it's the kind of thoughtful detail people remember
  • You can customize with whatever cheese and crackers you have on hand, making it adaptable to your pantry and taste preferences
02 -
  • Assemble these as close to serving time as possible—crackers can soften within a few hours, and you want that crisp texture to be part of the experience.
  • Don't be stingy with the cream cheese or hummus dab; enough adhesive means your tassel stays put and doesn't slide off as people pick them up, which keeps the presentation perfect.
03 -
  • Use a small spreading knife or the back of a spoon to apply your adhesive cream cheese—this gives you precise control and prevents the cracker from breaking
  • If you're using fruit leather as your tassel, freeze it for five minutes first so it becomes slightly stiff and holds its shape better when it drapes
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