Up Up Away Hot Air Snacks (Print Version)

Colorful balloon-inspired snacks combining fresh produce and cheese for a playful, tasty treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 pint assorted color cherry tomatoes
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes, red, green, or mixed
03 - 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
04 - 1 cup mini mozzarella balls

→ Deli & Bakery

05 - 8 pretzel sticks
06 - 8 mini round crackers

→ Pantry & Miscellaneous

07 - 2 tablespoons hummus or cream cheese for adhesion
08 - Fresh parsley or basil leaves, optional for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Rinse and thoroughly dry all fresh produce.
02 - Alternate cherry tomatoes, grapes, cheddar cubes, and mozzarella balls onto each pretzel stick to replicate a colorful hot air balloon pattern.
03 - Apply a small dollop of hummus or cream cheese onto each mini round cracker.
04 - Press the bottom end of each topped pretzel stick into the center of a cracker, securing it with the applied spread.
05 - Optionally, arrange fresh parsley or basil leaves around the cracker base to imitate foliage.
06 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours prior to serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and colorful
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Use fresh produce for best taste and appearance
  • The glue options can be hummus or cream cheese based on preference
03 -
  • Add mini cucumber slices or bell pepper squares for extra crunch and color
  • Use toothpicks or skewers for extra stability if needed
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