I made these again recently for some neighbors and they were a big hit. If you are looking for a simple appetizer give these a try. The orange juice and zest add just enough flavor in the cream cheese to make this light appetizer or even dessert very tasty. You could substitute a flavored cream cheese if you want but my family likes the orange addition. Or maybe chocolate cream cheese could be really good 🙂
Fruit Appetizers on Crackers
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp. orange zest, grated
- 2 tbsp. orange juice
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- multi-shaped crackers, or tortillas cut into shapes
- fresh fruit of your choice; blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, and oranges
- pecans, chopped (optional)
Combine first 4 ingredients and mix well. Using cookie cutters to cut out shapes in the tortillas and place on a baking sheet. Broil a few inches from the heat for a few minutes or until lightly browned; cool.
Spread cream cheese mixture on crackers and tortilla cut-outs. Cut fruit into various shapes and decorate as desired.
You might want to get some help, like your hubby, friend or kids, as they do take time to put together. You want to assemble them right before serving.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
Looks scrumptious.
Thanks – you can use low-fat cream cheese and reduced fat crackers or tortillas and they are still good 🙂
what a great idea Judi! Really a refreshing variation on the usual cheese dips! So healthy too! 🙂
Thanks Indu – simple to make, just takes a little time to put together.
Absolutely my kind of an appetizer. Loved it!!
Thanks Sonal – my kind of appetizer too! The crisp crackers, topped with cream cheese and fresh fruit is always a winner 🙂
Absolutely ☺️
i wish I could grab a view through the computer screen 😉
LOL – Thanks Andy – the appetizers are colorful and very tasty 🙂
I’ll take mine just the way you made them, Judi! Looks like a mouthful of fruity goodness to me. 🙂 Yummy!
Thanks Nancy – they are good 🙂
These would be absolutely refreshing for a summer garden party! Thank you for the inspiration Judi!
You’re welcome Naina – these are great to have all year round as long as the fruit is fresh 🙂
How fun! I bet these would be great for a children’s party!
They would be perfect for a children’s party and the kids would enjoy putting them together with their favorite fruit 🙂
Wow looks fabulous Aunt Juju…They look soo fresh and colourful. ..
Thank you – they are simple appetizers/dessert with the fresh fruit 🙂
This is a great idea and I would use it for my brunches! Very nice! I will try this one!
Everyone loves these light snacks – a little time consuming but worth it especially when the fruit is local and fresh 🙂
yes I am sure time consuming