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Patriotic Fruit & Cheese Bites

This dish involves assembling bite-sized portions of creamy cheese, fresh fruits, and crunchy crackers. It requires no cooking, instead focusing on preparation and layering to create colorful, textured appetizers with a visual appeal. The final result presents as a vibrant platter of neatly arranged, easy-to-eat finger foods that combine smooth, crisp, and juicy textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices crisp crackers acts as the base for assembling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced thin
  • 1 cup blueberries washed and dried
  • 1 cup white cheese (such as mozzarella or feta) cut into small cubes
  • honey for drizzling optional

Equipment

  • Serving platter
  • Small spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Arrange the crackers on a large serving platter, spacing them evenly to serve as bases for the toppings.
  2. Spread approximately one teaspoon of softened cream cheese onto the center of each cracker using a small spoon or spatula, spreading evenly until the surface is smooth and visible on all sides of the topping.
  3. Layer thin slices of strawberries on top of the cream cheese on half of the crackers, creating a neat, overlapping pattern that exposes the vibrant red color.
  4. Place a few blueberries on each of the remaining crackers, distributing them evenly for uniform appearance and color contrast.
  5. Gently top the fruit-topped crackers with small cubes of white cheese, pressing down slightly to secure them in place and ensure an even distribution across all assembled bites.
  6. If desired, lightly drizzle honey over the assembled bites for a touch of sweetness and visual gloss. Arrange the finished bites on the platter for serving, ensuring a colorful and inviting presentation.