Stormy Sea Goat Cheese Crackers (Printable)

Wavy charcoal crackers with creamy goat cheese topped with dill on a dark slate, perfect for easy entertaining.

# Ingredient list:

→ Crackers

01 - 18 to 24 charcoal or squid ink wavy-shaped crackers

→ Cheese

02 - 5.3 oz fresh goat cheese (chèvre), softened
03 - 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - Fresh dill fronds or edible flowers

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the wavy grey crackers in overlapping rows on a dark blue slate or serving platter to mimic ocean waves.
02 - Whip the goat cheese with heavy cream, if using, until smooth and spreadable.
03 - Use two teaspoons or a piping bag to dollop small mounds of goat cheese onto the crackers, resembling whitecaps.
04 - Place a sprig of dill or a small edible flower on each goat cheese mound, if desired.
05 - Present immediately for the best texture and visual appeal.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-caliber but takes barely any effort, which means you can focus on actually enjoying your guests.
  • The contrast between crispy, slightly smoky crackers and tangy, cloud-like cheese is addictively simple in the best way.
02 -
  • Don't make these more than thirty minutes ahead—the crackers will absorb moisture and lose their snap, which defeats the whole purpose.
  • Room-temperature goat cheese is non-negotiable; straight from the fridge, it'll be impossible to whip smoothly and will clump rather than cloud.
03 -
  • Soften your goat cheese for at least fifteen minutes at room temperature before whipping, or the whole thing will be unnecessarily frustrating.
  • Keep a damp towel nearby while assembling so your hands stay clean and you're not transferring cracker crumbs into the cheese.
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