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Strawberry Goat Cheese Crackers

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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

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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!

Goat Cheese on 10 crackers on a slate board with the remaining goat cheese log on the bottom right corner

Spread the goat cheese onto the crackers.

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Top with the strawberry jam.

10 crackers on a piece of slate that are topped with strawberry jam and basil

Garnish with basil ribbons.

Present!

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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:

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Strawberry Goat Cheese Crackers

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!
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 35kcal
Author Lauren Harris

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.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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.

Comments

  2. Elaine Benoit says

    I love Wasa crackers and don’t get me started on strawberry jalapeno jam! This looks delicious and easy and a perfect quick appetizer!

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  3. Lisa Bynum says

    I always love combining fruit with unexpected ingredients like jalapenos. This would make a great appetizer for the holidays, and it’s so easy!

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  7. Abby says

    Yum! I love jam and goat cheese on toast. I have never thought to put it on a cracker! Thanks for the idea!

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  9. Danielle says

    At first I was a little skeptical about this, but honestly by the end it looks amazing. I would love to make some of these.

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      If you like goat cheese (or aren’t afraid to try it), it’s really good. I wasn’t sure how the basil would work, but it did…I won’t eat this without it now 🙂

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  10. Hetal V says

    omg i tried pepper jam for the first time earlier this month and I’m hooked- love the spicy sweet combo! will def have to pick this up from the grocery store!

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  17. She Joh says

    I’ve never heard of strawberry jalapeno jam before. I’m not a jam fan but it’s a truly fascinating combination that I’m sure satisfies a fans of jam!

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  18. Sharon Chen says

    I’m impressed with the combination of the ingredients used in this recipe 🙂 Looks really delicious!

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  20. Rhonda LaBatt says

    These look so delicious! Have you tried making them with different jellies? I’d love to be able to put several together on a tray to choose from. Thanks!

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      I haven’t – I just made these for the first time last week! But I bet apricot would be good, and raspberry!

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  21. courtney says

    Ooh those look incredible! I love combining a goat cheese or a brie with a jelly and a little kick is always nice. I would love those!

    La Belle Sirene 

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  22. candy says

    Now that is some fancy cheese and crackers. Great thing about crackers you can do anything with them .

    Reply

  28. Shann Eva says

    Yum! This looks like a great appetizer! I need to try that fruit and honey spread…sounds so good!

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  31. Justine Y @ Little Dove says

    Oh my gosh, I have that spread in my cupboard right now!! And I LOVE goat cheese, seriously, ti’s the best!

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  32. Cassandra says

    This looks so good! I adore goat cheese on anything and I love that the jam is sweetened with honey!

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  37. Charlotte Burt says

    So simple yet looks so yummy. You can’t beat some good old cheese and crackers! And I love it paired with the sweetness of jam.

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  38. Esther | The Cuteness says

    I love this flavor combo! And I love using spicy raspberry sauce on other things, like salmon. It’s so easy and so good!

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      I love raspberry too – this was my first time trying strawberry, it’s equally as amazing!

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  39. Madeline says

    Fruit and cheese is literally the best combo and I love your version here of the perfect afternoon snack!

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  40. JanetGoingCrazy says

    Yum, I love goat cheese on crackers and the addition of this fruit spread makes this snack sound wonderful. I can’t wait to try it! [client]

    Reply

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