Snacks / 8 min
Pear cheddar cracker bites
Whole-grain crackers layered with sharp cheddar, ripe pear, walnuts and thyme.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Total
- 8 min
- Serves
- 12 bites
Sweet pear and sharp cheddar are a reliable small bite, and thyme gives the pairing a savory edge. These take minutes to assemble and work equally well as a desk snack or a simple appetizer.
Ingredients
- 12 whole-grain crackers
- 3 ounces sharp cheddar, cut into 12 pieces
- ½ ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon honey
Method
- 1. Arrange crackers on a board or plate.
- 2. Top each with cheddar and a thin slice of pear.
- 3. Scatter with walnuts and thyme.
- 4. Drizzle lightly with honey and serve immediately.
Estimated nutrition
- calories
- 95 calories
- fat
- 5 g fat
- carbohydrate
- 10 g carbohydrates
- protein
- 4 g protein
- fiber
- 2 g fiber
Approximate values per serving. Nutrition varies with ingredients, brands and portion sizes.
Substitutions
- Apple can replace pear.
- Aged gouda can replace cheddar.
- Pumpkin seeds can replace walnuts.
Good to know
Choose a pear that is ripe but still firm enough to slice cleanly and sit neatly on each cracker.
Questions, answered.
How do I keep the crackers crisp?
Assemble them just before serving and pat the pear dry if it is especially juicy.
Can I prepare the components ahead?
Slice the cheese and pear a few hours ahead, but keep them separate from the crackers until serving.