Up Up Away Hot Air Snacks (Printable)

Vibrant snacks using cherry tomatoes, grapes, cheese, and pretzels for colorful, fun gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 pint assorted cherry tomatoes
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes, mixed colors
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

# Method:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all produce before assembly.
02 - Thread cherry tomatoes, grapes, cheddar cubes, and mozzarella balls alternately on each pretzel stick to resemble vibrant hot air balloons.
03 - Spread a small dollop of hummus or cream cheese onto each mini cracker to act as glue.
04 - Press the decorated end of each pretzel stick into the center of a cracker, securing it firmly with the spread.
05 - Arrange parsley or basil leaves around the base of each snack for a leaf-like effect, if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and fun to eat
  • Quick preparation time of 20 minutes
02 -
  • Contains dairy and wheat from cheese and crackers
  • Use fresh ingredients for best results and safety
03 -
  • Alternate colors carefully for a visually appealing balloon
  • Use hummus or cream cheese to ensure pretzels stick securely to crackers
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