Save to Pinterest A festive, bite-sized party snack featuring sharp cheddar cheese cubes skewered on crispy pretzel sticks, perfect for ringing in the New Year.
This snack is always a hit at our New Year's Eve parties and easy to customize with different cheeses and garnishes.
Ingredients
- Cheese: 200 g (about 7 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 2 cm (¾-inch) cubes
- Garnishes: 2 tbsp chopped chives or fresh parsley (optional)
- Garnishes: 1 tbsp poppy seeds or toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- Crunchy Base: 24 thin pretzel sticks
- Optional Additions: 24 seedless red or green grapes
- Optional Additions: 24 cherry tomato halves
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheddar cheese cubes on a plate or tray.
- Step 2:
- If desired, roll or sprinkle the tops of some cheese cubes with chopped chives, parsley, poppy seeds, or sesame seeds for variety.
- Step 3:
- Skewer each cheddar cube onto one end of a pretzel stick to resemble a sparkler.
- Step 4:
- For extra color and flavor, add a grape or cherry tomato half to the pretzel before adding the cheese cube.
- Step 5:
- Stand the sparklers upright on a serving platter for a festive display Serve immediately.
Save to Pinterest My family loves gathering around the platter and picking their favorite flavor combinations, creating fun memories.
Required Tools
Sharp knife, cutting board, serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains milk (cheese) and wheat (pretzel sticks). Sesame seeds may be an allergen if used.
Nutritional Information
Per sparkler: 55 calories, 3.6 g total fat, 3.5 g carbohydrates, 2.8 g protein.
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These sparklers add festive fun to any party and are perfect for last-minute entertaining.
Recipe Q&A
- → What cheese works best for this dish?
Sharp cheddar is ideal for its flavor and firm texture, but gouda, pepper jack, or smoked cheddar also work well.
- → Can I add other toppings to the cheese cubes?
Yes, sprinkling chopped chives, parsley, poppy seeds, or toasted sesame seeds adds both flavor and texture variety.
- → How should I assemble the sparklers for best presentation?
Skewer one cheese cube on a pretzel stick, optionally adding a grape or cherry tomato half for color, then arrange upright on a serving platter.
- → When is the best time to assemble these snacks?
Assemble just before serving to keep pretzels crisp and cheese fresh.
- → Are there any allergen concerns to consider?
These sparklers contain milk from the cheese and wheat from the pretzel sticks. Sesame seeds may cause allergies if used.