Save It A whimsical, kid-friendly snack tower featuring layers of crackers, cheese, and fruit, inspired by the tall elegance of a giraffe. Perfect for parties or playful lunches.
This recipe always brings smiles and fun to our family gatherings, especially the kids who love helping with the assembly.
Ingredients
- Crackers: 20 rectangular whole-grain crackers
- Cheese: 8 slices cheddar cheese, 8 slices Swiss cheese
- Fruit & Vegetables: 1 large cucumber, 1 large carrot, 1 yellow bell pepper, 16 black olives (pitted)
- Extras: 2 tablespoons cream cheese (for assembling), 8 fresh chive stems (for decoration)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and peel the cucumber and carrot. Cut the cucumber into thin, long strips. Cut the carrot into thin matchsticks. Slice the yellow bell pepper into thin strips.
- Step 2:
- Lay out a cracker as the base. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on top.
- Step 3:
- Add a slice of cheddar cheese, a few cucumber strips, and a couple of carrot matchsticks.
- Step 4:
- Top with another cracker, spread a little more cream cheese, and add a slice of Swiss cheese, a few bell pepper strips, and two olive slices.
- Step 5:
- Repeat the layering process until you have a stack of 5 crackers, alternating cheese and vegetables for color and flavor.
- Step 6:
- To mimic the giraffes neck, insert a chive stem along the side of the stack. Use an olive slice at the top as the head and two small carrot pieces as horns (ossicones).
- Step 7:
- Secure the stack with a toothpick if needed. Repeat to make 4 stacks.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Save It This snack always makes for a memorable family moment as the kids get excited about building their own stacks.
Notes
Kids can help assemble for a fun activity. Serve with a side of hummus or dip for extra flavor.
Required Tools
Sharp knife, Vegetable peeler, Small spreading knife, Toothpicks (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese cream cheese), Wheat (crackers). May contain Gluten (crackers) depending on brand. Double-check all ingredient labels if you have allergies.
Save It This fun and easy recipe is perfect for any occasion and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → How can I make the stack gluten-free?
Use gluten-free crackers to replace the whole-grain crackers while keeping all other ingredients the same.
- → What cheeses work best in this stack?
Cheddar and Swiss cheeses provide good flavor and melting qualities, but you can swap with your favorite mild or sharp cheeses.
- → How do I prepare the vegetables?
Peel and slice cucumber into thin strips, cut carrots into matchsticks, and slice bell pepper thinly to layer evenly between crackers.
- → Can kids help assemble the tower?
Yes, this fun and colorful stack is great for kids to help with layering ingredients under supervision.
- → What is the purpose of the chive stems?
Chive stems mimic the giraffe’s neck along the stack’s side, adding height and a decorative touch to the presentation.