Work From Home Desk Treat (Printable Version)

Compact snack featuring crackers topped with sharp and Swiss or gouda cheese cubes, ideal for a quick desk treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 12 whole-wheat round or square crackers

→ Cheese

02 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 12 cubes
03 - 3.5 oz Swiss or gouda cheese, cut into 12 cubes

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - 2 tablespoons roasted salted almonds
05 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries

# Steps:

01 - Place the crackers in two straight, parallel lines on a small platter or tray, spacing each cracker evenly.
02 - Set one cube of sharp cheddar and one cube of Swiss or gouda cheese on each cracker to build neat, individual stacks.
03 - Scatter the roasted almonds and dried cranberries around the crackers and cheese stacks for enhanced flavor and presentation, if desired.
04 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the snack that doesn't judge you for eating at your desk—no crumbs flying everywhere, no greasy fingers smudging your screen.
  • Takes less time to assemble than it takes to open your email, but feels indulgent enough to actually count as a real break.
  • You get to play with different cheese combinations, so it never feels like the same snack twice.
02 -
  • Don't cut the cheese too far in advance. If you cube it more than an hour or two before eating, it starts to dry out around the edges and loses some of its creaminess. Cut it right before you assemble, and everything stays luscious.
  • The cracker choice matters more than you'd think. A cracker that's too thin will go soggy within minutes as the cheese releases a tiny bit of moisture. A crisp, sturdy cracker stays satisfying right up until the last bite.
03 -
  • If you're prepping these for multiple days, use a separate small container for the almonds and cranberries, and scatter them on top right before you eat. This keeps everything crisp and prevents the optional toppings from getting soggy.
  • Cheese at room temperature tastes better than cold cheese, but if you refrigerate the arrangement, pull it out ten minutes before you start eating. That small shift makes the flavor come alive.
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