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Strawberry Goat Cheese Crackers

Published March 18, 2020 by Lauren Vavala Harris

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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!

Strawberry Goat Cheese Crackers on a piece of gray slate

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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

Ingredients needed to make goat cheese strawberry crackers on a white background

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.

10 crackers topped with goat cheese and strawberry jam on a piece of slate

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!

holding up a single strawberry goat cheese cracker with additional crackers on a piece of slate blurred in the background

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

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 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes 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.

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Comments

  1. Dannii says

    October 25, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    I have never had strawberries and goats cheese before but it looks like a delicious combo.

    Reply
  2. Elaine Benoit says

    October 25, 2018 at 12:23 pm

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

    Reply
  3. Lisa Bynum says

    October 25, 2018 at 12:19 pm

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

    Reply
  4. Sharon Chen says

    October 25, 2018 at 11:49 am

    Looks so yummy! Great idea to have a kick of spice with strawberries and cheese.

    Reply
  5. JAcki says

    August 2, 2016 at 8:33 am

    This looks amazing!! I love anything with goat cheese!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 3, 2016 at 7:04 am

      Thank you! Me too! It’s soooo good!

      Reply
  6. Stacey says

    August 1, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    Oh yes please. Looks gorgeous, can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 3, 2016 at 7:04 am

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  7. Abby says

    August 1, 2016 at 9:19 pm

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

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Jenni Laplow says

    August 1, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    Yum! This looks delicious, I hope to try it soon! I made sure to pin myself a reminder 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      Thanks Jenni!

      Reply
  9. Danielle says

    August 1, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
  10. Hetal V says

    August 1, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      Yes! It is definitely addicting!

      Reply
  11. Miri says

    August 1, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Yum yum yum yum this is going to make it into the next dinner party 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks! Hope everyone enjoys it!

      Reply
  12. Francesca says

    August 1, 2016 at 10:22 am

    I love goats cheese! This flavour combination sounds delicious! I’ll have to give it a try!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      I am addicted to it now! So good!

      Reply
  13. Nellwyn says

    August 1, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Such a good idea! I had no clue they made a spicy strawberry spread, it sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      It is really good!!

      Reply
  14. Casey says

    August 1, 2016 at 8:10 am

    Simple and delicious! Love it for a quick but eloquent little snack!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  15. Julie Mason says

    August 1, 2016 at 8:06 am

    Your simple recipes make my mouth water.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      Yay!

      Reply
  16. Amanda | Glitter & Spice says

    July 28, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    This is one of my favorite snacks. I’ve never tried a spicy strawberry jam – def need to!
    XO Amanda | http://www.glitterandspice.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 29, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      It’s soooo good! I hope you get to try it soon!

      Reply
  17. She Joh says

    July 25, 2016 at 12:35 am

    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!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 25, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      It’s new for Smucker’s! I was very impressed!

      Reply
  18. Sharon Chen says

    July 25, 2016 at 12:02 am

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

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 25, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you Sharon – they worked out so well together!

      Reply
  19. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    July 23, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    This looks great-I love sweet and spicy. Simple but elegant!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 24, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  20. Rhonda LaBatt says

    July 23, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 8:38 pm

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

      Reply
  21. courtney says

    July 23, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    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 

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      Thanks so much Courtney! It really is a great combo!

      Reply
  22. candy says

    July 23, 2016 at 3:06 pm

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

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      Very true – love these!

      Reply
  23. Brianna says

    July 23, 2016 at 10:07 am

    Looks soo good!!!!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  24. Christina Shoemaker says

    July 22, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    This is so ME. I love dressing up crackers with all kinds of fun toppings! Looks amazing!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks Christina!

      Reply
  25. Ashleigh says

    July 22, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    Oh this recipe looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing, I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  26. Celeste says

    July 22, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    This is unquestioningly my snack match made in heaven. Thank you ma’am.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  27. Jessica says

    July 22, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    Yum! Love goat cheese and of course, all things strawberry!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      Yes!! Me too!

      Reply
  28. Shann Eva says

    July 22, 2016 at 9:59 pm

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

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 4:07 pm

      It is really good – our jar is just about gone already!

      Reply
  29. Bella says

    July 22, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Oh my yum!! I love Wasa crackers!! I have in with ricotta and kiwi! I have to try this out! Thank you for sharing!!

    http://xoxobella.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 22, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      This was the first time I used Wasa and I loved them! Hope you like them this way too!

      Reply
  30. linda spiker says

    July 22, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    These look amazing and I love that Smuckers has a jalepeno jam! Love the plate too 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 22, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      Thank you Linda!

      Reply
  31. Justine Y @ Little Dove says

    July 22, 2016 at 5:30 pm

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

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 22, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      These two go really well together!

      Reply
  32. Cassandra says

    July 22, 2016 at 4:37 pm

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

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 22, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      Yes! It’s new! I want to try some of the other flavors too!

      Reply
  33. Leah says

    July 22, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    What a simple and wonderful idea! I would love to serve this to guests, yum!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 22, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      Thank you Leah 🙂

      Reply
  34. Angela Tolsma says

    July 22, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    oh gosh these look amazing!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 22, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      Thank you Angela!

      Reply
  35. Danielle Greco says

    July 22, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    This looks delicious!!! I love cheese with jam, especially a spicy jam!! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 22, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  36. Stacy says

    July 22, 2016 at 11:04 am

    Yes please! This is one of my favorite flavor combos…yum!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 22, 2016 at 8:29 pm

      Mine too!

      Reply
  37. Charlotte Burt says

    July 22, 2016 at 10:55 am

    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.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 22, 2016 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  38. Esther | The Cuteness says

    July 22, 2016 at 10:19 am

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

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 4:10 pm

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

      Reply
  39. Madeline says

    July 22, 2016 at 10:16 am

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

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      Thank you Madeline – they really do pair so well together!

      Reply
  40. JanetGoingCrazy says

    July 22, 2016 at 9:47 am

    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
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 23, 2016 at 4:11 pm

      Hope you love it as much as I do!

      Reply

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