Strawberry Appetizers with Pretzel Crackers
Looking for an easy, tasty and refreshing appetizer that will excite your senses? Look no further than a delicious strawberry and pretzel cracker combo! With its juicy, sweet flavor and satisfying crunch, this cold finger food is the perfect way to kick off any meal or party.
Ingredients
- 36 Pretzel crackers
- 2 cups strawberries (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
- 4 tsp minced shallot
- pepper
- 3 oz. cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped strawberries, chopped basil, and minced. shallot along with brown sugar. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- To assemble, spread cream cheese on a cracker and top with some of the strawberry mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- If you can't find pretzel crackers, you can use Ritz crackers.
- Assemble these right before serving, the crackers will start to soften after an hour or so.
- You can use fresh or frozen strawberries.
Nutrition
Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
