Raisin cheese crackers – With only 6 ingredients, you can now make your own sweet and salty cheese crackers to impress your guests at the next party!
Romanians are known for a couple of things, some good, some bad but what I love most about is the hospitality.
We love to entertain, we love having friends over and hosting dinner parties. For some it may seem like an enormous effort but I absolutely love it!
Over the time, with a little one climbing on my leg like a monkey in a tree, I turned dinner parties into cocktail parties. A few snacks, a lot of desserts, great friends – the recipe for successful cocktail parties.
No matter if my guests are in the mood for a sweet or savory treat, a cheese plate has something for everyone. Nuts, fresh and dried fruit, cheese and of course crackers!
A couple of weeks ago I received a package to participate in the Eat Write Retreat Culinary Challenge.
In the box there were a couple of bags of raisins courtesy of California Raisins and a box full of kitchen gadgets from OXO. I was so excited I was sent this package. I knew about California Raisins from my friend Carolyn that they are naturally sweetened with no added sugar. They are also fat and cholesterol free. Just perfect for a healthy snack packed with lots of nutrients.
As part of the challenge I had to create an original appetizer recipe featuring raisins.
Now, I’m not going to lie. My first thought was: cookies, but the more I thought about it the idea of crackers seemed more fitting for the challenge.
And I patted myself on the shoulder once the first batch was out of the oven.
They have the perfect sweet and salty balance from the grated Parmesan and chopped raisins. The edges are crispy with a slightly chewy center and strong enough to be used as a spoon to a cheese ball.
I prefer mine spread with a little mascarpone or cream cheese, top with a couple of raisins and/or nuts. You can also enjoy them with thin slices of cheese or salami, ham or other meat products.
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Sending love your way,
Roxana
Those look beautiful. I love it when a plan comes together, without a huge mess. I.m jealous of the gifts in the mail too…OXO stuff and raisins, oh my! Looks yummy, maybe going to get me some raisins for snacktime. Also, I just picked up a new cheese from Cracker Barrel (Kraft brand) White Cheddar with Cracked Black Peppercorns it seems perfect.for this cracker. Thanks for sharing.
These crackers look so good, just perfect for an appetizer platter!
These look super delicious!
Ooh! I like what you did here! I’m not normally big on raisins, but in crackers with some great soft cheese? Sounds awesome. (and see you at EWR!)
Oh, how I love salty-sweet crackers. And, I love California Raisins! (Could eat them by the bushel. Truly nature’s candy.) Such a fabulous idea, Roxy! Good for sweet or savory spreads…and, meats. Just perfect for an appetizer platter! xo
These look like The perfect appetizers! Not too filling, yet flavourful enough to keep guests wanting more. 🙂
It looks yummy indeed, great recipe.
These look so scrumptious, Roxana! Love ’em!
These look awesome! I’ve been wanting to make homemade crackers for a while. Thanks!
G’day! A healthy cracker, TRUE!
Love the recipe, so simple and are now on the list to do!
Cheers! Joanne
I love these crackers Roxana! They seem to me like a savory shortbread, always a hit with me!
I love making my own crackers – what a great use of the raisins!
Making crackers is definitely on my top list to do! My first time seeing the raisins in crackers and I really love the idea!
How do you just create a new recipe? A great idea because I love to snack with a glass of wine. I’m thinking cream cheese with thin sliced salmon to go on this glorious crunchy cracker with a bit of sweet.
I love mixing savory and sweet…these crackers will be perfect for me…great idea Roxana. I would be able to munch on them all day long.
Hope you are having a great week 🙂
Oh wow – these are so unique! I’m with Nami – putting making these toward the top of the to-do cooking list. Looking forward to meeting you in person at EWR!
Love these! I know my kids would as well! Good luck in the challenge and I look forward to meeting you at EWR!
These look incredible!! Great job on the challenge 🙂 I am lovin’ your blog and all of your recipes too!!
okay I could so do this! My two sons love their raisins and love anything with raisins so this is perfect for them!
Those look yummy! Very creative to go with raisins and cheese. I bet it’s a delicious combo.
I love your crackers, Roxana!
What a fantastic idea! I’ve never tried making my own crackers before, but I think I will now. Hope to meet you in Philly!
You had me at “cheese plate”–these sound delicious! It totally seems like something Trader Joe’s would carry. (That’s a big compliment in my book.) Pinned, can’t wait to make them for my next party!