Work From Home Desk Treat

# Required Ingredients:

01 - 12 whole-wheat crackers (round or square)

02 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 12 cubes

03 - 3.5 oz Swiss or Gouda cheese, cut into 12 cubes

04 - 2 tbsp roasted salted almonds

05 - 2 tbsp dried cranberries

01 - Place the crackers in two straight, parallel lines on a small platter, spacing them evenly.

02 - Set one cube each of cheddar and Swiss or Gouda cheese atop each cracker to create individual stacks.

03 - Optionally, scatter roasted almonds and dried cranberries around the stacks for added flavor and visual appeal.

04 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

01 -

It's the ultimate desk-friendly snack because everything stays in place—no crumbs falling on your keyboard, no messy fingers interrupting your focus.
You get that perfect combination of textures and flavors in every bite, with the sharp cheddar and creamy Swiss creating a mini flavor story.
Prep takes just ten minutes, but it feels like you've done something intentional and thoughtful for yourself in the middle of a busy day.

02 -

Cut your cheese cubes roughly the same size as the cracker surface—if they're too large, they'll overhang and be awkward to eat one-handed; too small, and you lose that satisfying bite of cheese flavor.
Let your cheese sit at room temperature for about twenty minutes before assembling if it's been in the fridge. Cold cheese is harder to cut cleanly and tastes less vibrant.

03 -

Use a sharp, clean knife for cutting cheese, and wipe it between cuts—this prevents the cheese from sticking and tearing, and every cube comes out looking intentional and beautiful.
If you prefer soft cheese over hard, try adding a small dollop of cream cheese or a soft cheese like brie to one half of your tray for contrast and richness.