Alpine Village Cheese Houses (Printable)

Miniature cheese houses with almond roofs on crackers for festive appetizer or party snack inspiration.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese Houses

01 - 7 oz firm cheese (cheddar, gouda, or swiss), cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 16 cubes)
02 - 32 sliced almonds (for roofs, plus extras for garnish)

→ Snowy Landscape

03 - 16 round or square pale crackers (such as water crackers or rice crackers)
04 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened

→ Decoration (optional)

05 - 1 small bunch fresh chives, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
06 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
07 - Poppy seeds or sesame seeds (for added detail)

# How to Make It:

01 - Spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese on each cracker to create a snowy landscape.
02 - Set one cheese cube on top of each cream cheese-coated cracker, pressing gently to adhere.
03 - Arrange two sliced almonds on each cheese cube to create a pitched roof, slightly overlapping for effect.
04 - Use chive pieces and diced red bell pepper to simulate trees, doors, or windows on each house.
05 - Sprinkle poppy or sesame seeds on and around the houses for extra detail if desired.
06 - Arrange all completed cheese houses on a large serving platter ready for serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes 20 minutes and impresses everyone—no baking, no stress, just pure creativity.
  • Kids can help build, which means you get a quiet kitchen AND a beautiful platter.
  • It tastes as good as it looks, with real cheese and the satisfying crunch of almonds.
02 -
  • Prepare these no more than 2 hours before serving, or your crackers will turn soft and the whole village will start to sag—timing matters here.
  • Soften your cream cheese completely before spreading, or you'll tear the crackers trying to make it work. A few minutes at room temperature changes everything.
03 -
  • Press your almond roof pieces at a slight angle rather than perfectly symmetrical—it looks more like actual Alpine architecture and feels less staged.
  • Use a small offset spatula to spread cream cheese smoothly without damaging the crackers—it's a game-changer for this recipe.
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