These Strawberry Goat Cheese Crackers are a quick, tasty appetizer or snack. They only take minutes to make and the combination of sweet strawberries and tangy goat cheese is absolutely delicious!
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If you love goat cheese, you will love these crackers. They are easy to make and the tangy flavor of the goat cheese really shines through with sweet jam as the perfect compliment.
Why This Recipe Works
These crackers are the perfect combination of flavors. The sweet strawberries mixed with the tangy goat cheese make for one amazing flavor combination on top of crunchy crackers.
These little bites of deliciousness are great as an appetizer, quick snack, or even enjoy them for lunch.
They are really quick to prepare. So, when company shows up unexpectedly, or your child returns home from school, daycare, or summer camp starving, you can make a batch of these crackers in just minutes.
It is also really easy to pack up the few ingredients needed to make these crackers and take them along with you on a picnic at the park or to your next family gathering.
How to Make Strawberry Goat Cheese Crackers
What You Need to Make This Recipe
All you need to make this recipe is crackers, goat cheese, strawberry jam, and fresh basil.
Creamy goat cheese will spread the best. Be sure to use fresh basil for the best flavor.
Prep!
The only prep work for this recipe is to cut the basil into ribbons. Simply roll the leaves up together and make thin slices through them.
Create!
Spread the goat cheese onto the crackers.
Top with the strawberry jam.
Garnish with basil ribbons.
Present!
Place on a plate or tray and serve.
Tips and Techniques
- Use creamy goat cheese so that it spreads onto the crackers easier.
- Use fresh basil for the best results.
- Store any leftover components of this recipe separately for the best results. The crackers may get soggy if you store them with goat cheese on them.
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 Club Crackers, Toasteds Crackers or Triscuit Crackers are some other great choices, but there are many, many more you can choose from.
More Cracker Appetizer Recipes to Try
Here are a few more appetizers on crackers 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
- Jam Crackers with Asiago Cheese
- Bruschetta Crackers with Mozzarella
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Strawberry Goat Cheese Crackers
Ingredients
- 2 ounces goat cheese
- 10 crackers
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
- 3 leaves fresh basil * cut into ribbons
Instructions
- Divide the goat cheese evenly between the crackers.
- Add a small amount of the strawberry jam onto the top of the cheese.
- Garnish with the basil ribbons.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Use creamy goat cheese so that it spreads onto the crackers easier.
- Use fresh basil for the best results.
- Store any leftover components of this recipe separately for the best results. The crackers may get soggy if you store them with goat cheese on them.
Nutrition
This post was originally published in July 22, 2016. It was updated with an improved recipe, new images, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in March 2020.
