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A bright and festive Easter appetizer platter with deviled eggs, pastel cheese cubes, puff pastry bites, and fresh veggies, garnished with herbs and edible flowers for a fresh spring look.

The easiest easter appetizer recipe

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This Bunny-Shaped Cheese & Crackers appetizer is simple, adorable, and takes just 10 minutes to prepare! Perfect for Easter brunch, parties, or a quick festive snack, this no-cook recipe is kid-friendly and easily customizable.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 round crackers (Ritz, water crackers, or your favorite)
  • 6 slices of cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices of mozzarella cheese
  • 12 small pretzel sticks (for whiskers)
  • 6 black olives (sliced for eyes & nose)
  • 1 small carrot (cut into thin rounds for noses)
  • 6 mini fresh basil or parsley leaves (for ears, optional)

Instructions

1. Cut the Cheese into Bunny Shapes

  1. Use a small bunny-shaped cookie cutter to cut out bunny heads from the cheese slices.
  2. If you don’t have a bunny cutter, cut simple oval ears from mozzarella and place them above cheddar circles.

2. Assemble the Crackers

  1. Place the cheese bunnies on top of the crackers.
  2. Stick two pretzel sticks on each side for whiskers.
  3. Add two olive slices for eyes and a small carrot round for the nose.

3. Serve & Enjoy!

  1. Arrange on a platter with extra veggies, dips, or honey mustard on the side.
  2. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Make it fun: Let kids help with assembling the bunnies!
  • Flavor variations: Use different cheeses like gouda or pepper jack for variety.

 

  • Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free crackers.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian