Alpine Village Cheese Houses (Printable Version)

Miniature cheese cubes topped with almond roofs arranged on crackers for festive gatherings.

# What You'll 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 plus extras for garnish

→ Snowy Landscape

03 - 16 round or square pale crackers (water or rice crackers preferred)
04 - 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese for snow effect

→ Decoration (optional)

05 - Small bunch fresh chives, cut into 1/2-inch pieces for trees or bushes
06 - Small red bell pepper, diced for doors or windows
07 - Poppy seeds or sesame seeds for added detail

# Directions:

01 - Spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese evenly across each cracker to simulate snow.
02 - Place a single cheese cube atop each cream cheese-coated cracker, gently pressing to secure.
03 - Arrange two almond slices on each cheese cube to form overlapping pitched roofs.
04 - Use chive pieces and diced red bell pepper to embellish each house with trees, doors, or windows as desired.
05 - Sprinkle poppy or sesame seeds over the display for added decorative details.
06 - Arrange all finished houses neatly on a large serving platter for display.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Kids and adults alike become instant architects, turning basic ingredients into an edible village that's almost too cute to eat.
  • No cooking required means you can pull this together in twenty minutes flat, perfect when inspiration strikes an hour before guests arrive.
  • Each person decorates their own house, so everyone leaves the table with their own tiny masterpiece.
02 -
  • Timing is everything—assemble these no more than an hour before serving, because crackers soften quickly under cream cheese and humidity, turning your crisp landscape soggy.
  • Different cheeses create different effects; aged cheddar looks earthier and more rustic, while mild gouda feels more elegant, so choose based on the mood you want.
03 -
  • Toast your almonds lightly before using them; the warmth brings out their flavor and makes them slightly more pliable for positioning.
  • Keep your cream cheese at room temperature so it spreads smoothly and doesn't tear the delicate crackers.
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