Alpine Village Cheese Houses (Printable Version)

Miniature cheese houses with almond roofs on a cracker landscape, perfect for festive appetizers.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese Houses

01 - 7 oz firm cheese (cheddar, gouda, or swiss), cut into sixteen 3/4-inch cubes
02 - 32 sliced almonds (for roofs and garnish)

→ Snowy Landscape

03 - 16 pale or white crackers (water crackers or rice crackers preferred)
04 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

→ Decoration (optional)

05 - Small bunch fresh chives, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
06 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
07 - Poppy seeds or sesame seeds for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese evenly on each cracker to simulate snow.
02 - Place one cheese cube on each cracker, gently pressing to secure.
03 - Position two almond slices on top of each cheese cube, overlapping slightly to form a pitched roof.
04 - Use chive pieces and diced red bell pepper to represent trees, doors, and windows as desired.
05 - Sprinkle poppy or sesame seeds over the assembly for added texture and interest.
06 - Place all completed houses on a large serving platter for an appealing display.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Kids and adults alike can't resist the playful charm of edible houses, making it perfect for getting everyone involved in the kitchen.
  • It requires zero cooking skills and zero heat, so you can make it on the busiest day without stress.
  • These little bites taste as good as they look—creamy cheese and toasted almonds with a satisfying cracker crunch.
02 -
  • Soft or room-temperature cheese cubes are nearly impossible to stack and will slide around, so keep your cheese cold and firm until the last possible moment.
  • If you prep these too far ahead, the crackers absorb moisture from the cream cheese and lose their satisfying crunch, so aim for assembly within an hour of serving.
  • The almonds slip easily, so pressing them in at a slight angle rather than laying them flat keeps them from sliding off.
03 -
  • If your almonds keep sliding, dab a tiny bit of cream cheese on the back of each slice before placing it on the cheese cube—it acts like edible glue and nobody will ever taste the difference.
  • Arranging your village as a cohesive landscape rather than scattered individuals creates an impact that's greater than the sum of its parts, so spend a moment thinking about placement before serving.
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