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Ingredients
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Crackers base
Hummus and spreads
Vegetables
Fruits
Cheeses & finishes
Method
Crackers base
- 1
Prep crackers
Arrange the 24 cracker rounds on a large platter or two smaller platters in a single layer so they’re ready to top.
- 2
Lightly brush each cracker with the extra-virgin olive oil (about 2 tbs total) using a pastry brush or fingertip to give a subtle gloss and prevent sogginess. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Hummus and spreads
- 3
Portion spreads
Spoon the hummus into a small bowl and stir until smooth. Spread or pipe about 1 tablespoon hummus onto 8 crackers (for hummus-topped crackers).
- 4
Spread about 1 tablespoon of herbed ranch-style cream cheese onto another 8 crackers. For the remaining 8 crackers, place about 1 teaspoon of softened goat cheese and gently spread to create a thinner layer (this allows stronger-flavored toppings to pair well).
Vegetables
- 5
- 6
Top the ranch cream cheese crackers: arrange a thin apple slice and a few microgreens on 4 crackers; on the remaining 4 cream cheese crackers place 2–3 thin radish slices and a light sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.
- 7
Top the goat cheese crackers: put a halved grape or two thin strawberry slices on 4 crackers and a strip of mini bell pepper with a dusting of shredded cheddar on the other 4 goat-cheese crackers.
Fruits
- 8
Toss the apple slices with a squeeze of lemon from one wedge to prevent browning and add brightness before placing them on the cream cheese crackers as noted above.
- 9
Halve the grapes and place them cut-side down where directed. If using strawberries, fan thin slices slightly so they sit neatly atop goat cheese crackers.
Cheeses & finishes
- 10
Finish each cracker with the designated cheese: a light dusting of shredded sharp cheddar on the goat-cheese + bell pepper crackers (about 1–2 tbs total distributed), and 2 tbs grated Parmesan sprinkled across the Parmesan-designated crackers.
- 11
Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on the radish + cream cheese crackers and scatter the chopped fresh dill over the hummus + cucumber crackers if using.
- 12
Arrange completed Crudite Crackers on a serving platter. Serve immediately, or cover loosely and refrigerate up to 1 hour. Serve with remaining lemon wedges for guests to garnish.