Grab a box of Ritz Crackers and make one of these incredibly easy appetizers. These Ritz Cracker appetizers are perfect for game days or anytime you're hosting and need a quick recipe.
Bringing people together to eat, snack, and socialize is what makes our hearts happy. Easy recipes fit nicely into this scenario because who has time for complicated or time-consuming?
Ritz's buttery taste and flaky texture are the ideal base for serving all sorts of yummy toppings. There are endless possibilities with a box of these delicious crackers, from fresh and savory to sweet and creamy.
Try any of these finger foods or snack ideas and watch your guests be impressed at your next party.
We're all about easy snacks for all occasions and holidays. Try our Easy Summer Appetizers or these wonderful and versatile Christmas Appetizers to save time.
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Sweet Ritz Cracker Appetizers
This Berries and Cream Ritz Cracker Topper is one of our favorite recipes and a 10-minute recipe!
RITZ Crackers topped with cream cheese and yogurt slightly sweetened with sugar, spiced with cinnamon, finished with fresh berries, and a drizzle of honey.
Scrumptious!
Ingredients
Cream Cheese
Yogurt
Cinnamon
Ritz Crackers
Fruit - strawberries and blackberries work well
Honey
Mint
How to Make - Step By Step Instructions
First, you need to make your delicious cream cheese base, so mix your cream cheese, yogurt, powdered sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Simple so far, right?
Then, place a generous teaspoon of the mixture on each RITZ Cracker and top it with a raspberry, blackberry, diced strawberries, and a small mint leaf.
Once assembled, drizzle the top with honey, and your easy RITZ Cracker appetizer is complete!
You may be tempted to skip the honey, but trust us, it brings all the flavors together and makes them extra special.
There is no doubt this is the Perfect Cracker Topping with Cream Cheese!
PRO TIP: It makes a yummy after school snack!
Whatever the occasion, big or small, make it a little better with a RITZ Cracker recipe!
More Sweet Ritz Cracker Appetizers
Strawberry and Cream Appetizer - An easy, 4-ingredient no-cook recipe that you can throw together for a quick appetizer.
Raspberry Cream Cheese Ritz Crackers - Enjoy this simple 3-ingredient recipe as an appetizer, light dessert, or any time of the day you're craving something sweet.
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Berries and Cream Ritz Cracker Topper
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Spread
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- ¼ cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Other Ingredients
- 24 RITZ Crackers
- 24 raspberries
- 24 blackberries
- 8 large strawberries cut in small pieces
- 24 mint leaves (optional)
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- Place cream cheese, yogurt, powdered sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl and mix. Set aside.
- Wash berries and cut strawberries into small pieces.
- To assemble, place a full teaspoon of cream cheese mixture on each RITZ Cracker and top it with a raspberry, blackberry, a few sliced up strawberry pieces and small mint leaf. Then, drizzle honey over the top.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published in May 2018.
Ritz Cracker Appetizer Ideas
Savory Appetizers to make with boxes of Ritz Crackers! Great appetizer recipes to make when entertaining or need a quick and easy snack idea.
5 ingredients, quick and easy spring appetizers made with a combination of crisp cucumber and smoked salmon on RITZ Crackers, then finished with your favorite fresh herbs.
Buttery Ritz crackers topped with creamy avocado and garlic-flavored shrimp! You'll love the combination of flavors and textures on these little bites.
A favorite way to snack! For last-minute entertaining, or any time you need easy appetizers in 5 minutes or less, this Herbed Cream Cheese Ritz recipe is a fast and delicious option! You can use light cream cheese or regular and top it with green onion.
This Real Crab Meat Salad Cracker Appetizer features fresh lump crab meat with a light dressing and veggies. Ritz Crackers hold up really well in this recipe and complement the crab meat salad toppings.
Make these simple and delicious Ritz cracker cranberry cream cheese appetizers! They're perfect for holiday parties and family get-togethers.
Holly says
These RITZ snack bites look so yummy! We're big fans of RITZ Crackers - have you tired the Bacon RITZ?? They're soooo good! Thanks for the coupon!
Erin says
Yes!! You can't go wrong with Bacon!! Put that with a cracker and mmmmm, mmmm, you've got yourself a tasty little snack!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
Ohhh my goodness! That looks delicious-- love the cream cheese and berry combo. You really can't go wrong with ritz crackers!
Erin says
Ritz are my favorite...savory or sweet, I like them either way 🙂
Lizzie says
Yum, like a little bite of berry cheesecake! These look so dainty!
Erin says
Yes! Kinda like a little bit of berry cheesecake. But much simpler to make and serve 🙂
Jem says
We've actually got a box of Ritz crackers in the cupboard to use up. These look so tempting!
Erin says
This recipe works for so many occasions, so I'm sure you can find use for those Ritz crackers in your cupboard 🙂
Leslie says
Mmmm. This looks like a fantastic easy appetizer for those last-minute get-togethers. And I bet the yogurt helps the cream cheese spread like a dream.
Erin says
Yes, creamy and dreamy is what I say! But anything with cream cheese is good in my book!
Veena Azmanov says
What a fantastic idea! It looks so cute and absolutely amazing! It truly looks delicious! I definitely want to try it. Thank you for sharing this great recipe.
Erin says
Yes! Most any get-together or last minute entertaining calls for a Ritz Cracker recipe!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
I bet these are the perfect balance of sweet and salty! I can't wait to try them!
Erin says
There's something so satisfying about a salty + sweet combo!! Perfect for last minute entertaining or any spring/summer get-together.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
We always have Ritz crackers in our house, and I love this for a simple, beautiful appetizer for parties or snack for the kids!