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Jam Crackers with Asiago Cheese and Walnuts

Published March 11, 2020. Last updated May 27, 2025 by Lauren Vavala Harris

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These Jam Crackers are topped with Asiago fresco cheese, apricot jam, and walnuts. They are warmed in the oven for a few minutes to create the most delicious quick and easy appetizer or snack.

Apricot Jam Crackers with Asiago and Walnuts on a slate board over a blue background with a blue and white towel and a spoon of apricot preserves in the background

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I love quick appetizers that allow me to serve my guests something really delicious, but allow me more free time to enjoy myself, as well.

Cheese and crackers are a classic go-to recipe perfect for entertaining. This recipe for Jam Crackers with Asiago cheese and Walnuts takes plain old cheese and crackers up a notch.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe is really quick and easy to make. From start to finish, they take less than 15 minutes.

You can serve these crackers when entertaining guests at parties or during the holidays. Or, make a batch for a quick snack. The warm, melted Asiago cheese makes these crackers a bit more special too.

Kids can enjoy these crackers as a delicious after school snack, as well.

How to Make Jam Crackers with Asiago Cheese and Walnuts

What You Need To Make This Recipe

All you need to make this recipe is crackers, Asiago fresco cheese, apricot jam, and walnuts.

Tip: you can swap out the jam and nuts for other varieties, if you prefer.

Prep!

Preheat your oven to 375°F.

Create!

Crackers on a baking sheet each topped with a triangle of asiago cheese

First, place 36 crackers on a baking sheet or two.

Add a thin slice of the Asiago cheese to each cracker.

12 crackers on a baking sheet topped with a slice of asiago cheese and apricot jam

Top with a dollop of jam.

12 crackers on a baking sheet with melted asiago cheese, apricot jam and walnuts

Add a sprinkle of chopped walnuts and warm in the oven for  3-4  minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Present!

close up of 3 apricot jam cracker on a piece of slate

Serve warm.

Tips and Techniques

  • Swap out the jam flavor and/or nuts, for other varieties (like almonds or pecans) , if you prefer. 
  • These crackers are best served immediately out of the oven.

FAQ’s

What Crackers Are Best For Appetizers?

While Ritz Crackers are probably the most popular crackers to use when making appetizers, many other types of crackers can work.

Keebler Clubhouse Crackers, Toasted Crackers or Triscuits are some other great choices, but there are many, many more you can choose from.

More Cracker Appetizers To Try

Here are a few more cracker appetizers that you might want to check out:

  • Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Bites
  • Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Crackers
  • White Cheddar and Apple Crackers with Honeyed Walnuts
  • Strawberry Goat Cheese Crackers
  • Bruschetta Crackers with Mozzarella

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Apricot Jam Crackers with Asiago and Walnuts on a slate board over a blue background with a blue and white towel and a spoon of apricot preserves in the background
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Jam Crackers with Asiago Cheese and Walnuts

These Jam Crackers are topped with Asiago fresco cheese, apricot jam, and walnuts. They are warmed in the oven for a few minutes to create the most delicious quick and easy appetizer or snack.
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 36 crackers
Calories 33kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 36 crackers
  • 4 ounces Asiago fresco * or sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into 36 thin pieces.
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam
  • 3 tablespoons walnuts * roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • On a baking sheet, arrange crackers in a single layer.
  • Top each cracker with a piece of cheese, and a small dollop of the jam.
  • Sprinkle on the walnuts.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes or until preserves bubble and cheese begins to melt. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Swap out the jam flavor and/or nuts, for other varieties (like almonds or pecans) , if you prefer. 
  • These crackers are best served immediately out of the oven.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cracker | Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally published on December 6, 2016. It was updated with an improved recipe, new images, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in March 2020.

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