Stormy Sea Crisp Crackers (Printable)

Crisp wavy crackers with tangy goat cheese and fresh dill for a unique sea-inspired starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 18–24 charcoal or squid ink crackers, wavy-shaped preferred

→ Cheese

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

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - Fresh dill fronds or edible flowers

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, just 15 minutes and a little creativity with your plating.
  • It looks restaurant-worthy enough to impress, yet tastes like something you'd make for yourself on a quiet afternoon.
  • The tangy goat cheese against the crisp cracker is addictively simple.
02 -
  • Don't whip the goat cheese too hard or it becomes grainy and separates; gentle beating is all you need for that silky texture.
  • The crackers will start absorbing moisture the moment you top them, so assemble this as close to serving as possible—ideally no more than 20 minutes ahead.
03 -
  • Use an ice-cold spoon to dollop the goat cheese, or dip your spoon in hot water and wipe it dry between dollops—a warm spoon makes the cheese more manageable.
  • The moment you see the crackers starting to soften even slightly, it's time to eat; crispy is what makes this appetizer sing.
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