Best 6 Apple Cheese Cinnamon Snacks Cold Appetizer Recipes

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Indulge in culinary delight with our enticing Apple Cheese Cinnamon Snacks, the perfect marriage of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This delectable cold appetizer combines the crispness of fresh apples, the sharp tang of aged cheddar, the warmth of sweet cinnamon, and the crunch of toasted walnuts, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

These Apple Cheese Cinnamon Snacks are incredibly versatile, offering three distinct variations to cater to diverse preferences. For a classic combination, the Original recipe pairs Granny Smith apples with sharp cheddar, cinnamon, and walnuts. If you prefer a milder flavor, the Mild Cheddar variation swaps sharp cheddar for mild cheddar, creating a more approachable taste profile. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Sweet Apple variation introduces the irresistible combination of sweet Gala apples, Havarti cheese, cinnamon, and chopped dried cranberries.

Each variation of our Apple Cheese Cinnamon Snacks is a culinary masterpiece in its own right, offering a unique balance of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer the classic sharpness of cheddar, the mild creaminess of Havarti, or the sweet indulgence of Gala apples, these snacks promise an unforgettable taste experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE & CHEESE SNACKS



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Try Apple & Cheese Snacks, the flavors of cheese-topped apple pie transformed into a bite-size cracker. Apple & Cheese Snacks are a perfect party app!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 2 doz. or 12 servings, 2 topped crackers each.

Number Of Ingredients 4

24 reduced-fat round buttery cracker
6 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles, cut into quarters
12 thin apple slices, cut into quarters
ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Top crackers with 2% Milk Singles and apples.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

APPLE, CHEESE, & CINNAMON SNACKS (COLD APPETIZER)



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This is an easy cold appetizer snack that can be served to guests, kids and family alike. It makes a great finger food for any celebration. The key is the cinnamon. Use red and green apples to play up the holidays or use different cheeses to suit your mood. This recipe was originally from Kraft Foods kitchen. Enjoy ChefDLH!

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 24 snacks, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

24 Ritz crackers or 24 other round crackers
6 slices American cheese, cut into quarters (also Cracker Cuts of Cheddar cheese work well too)
12 slices apples, cut into quarters, sliced thin
ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Top crackers with cheese and apples.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • (can be microwaved and served hot as well by microwaving on a microwave safe plate for 20 sec or until cheese is melted.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.7, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 152.4, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 2.5

CINNAMON APPLE CHEESECAKE



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An attractive topping of cinnamon-spiced apple slices and a homemade oat-and-walnut crust make this creamy dessert a definite showstopper. -Emily Ann Young, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup thawed apple juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until blended. Beat in flour, oats and walnuts until well blended. Press onto bottom and 1-1/2 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in milk and juice concentrate until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended (mixture will be thin). Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet. , Bake until center is almost set, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., To serve, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; saute apples until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly., For glaze, in a small saucepan, mix cornstarch, cinnamon and juice concentrate until smooth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon glaze to sauteed apples; toss to coat., Remove rim from springform pan. Top cheesecake with apples. Drizzle with glaze. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CINNAMON-APPLE GRILLED CHEESE



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These sandwiches are great for breakfast or lunch, or even as a snack. To intensify the cinnamon flavor, try using cinnamon raisin bread instead of raisin bread. -Deborah Puette, Lilburn, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sliced peeled tart apple
3 teaspoons butter, softened, divided
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 slices raisin bread
2 slices Muenster cheese (3/4 ounce each)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute apple slices in 1 teaspoon butter until tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook and stir the walnuts and honey over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and cinnamon until smooth. Stir in walnut mixture. Spread over two slices of bread; layer with Muenster cheese, apple slices and remaining bread. Spread remaining butter over the outsides of each sandwich., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, toast sandwiches for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

COTTAGE CHEESE AND APPLE SNACKS



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Nice healthy dip for kids to dip apple slices into. It would also be nice to serve at the kid's appetizer table at your next function. After school snack, accompanying a sandwich...they're gonna love it! Taken from healthykids.com.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup low fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 -2 teaspoon skim milk
3 medium apples or 3 medium pears, cored and slic

Steps:

  • For dip, in blender container or food processor bowl place the cottage cheese, peanut butter, and cinnamon or apple pie spice.
  • Cover and blend or process until smooth.
  • If necessary, stir in enough milk to make dip of desired consistency.
  • Serve the dip immediately or cover and chill it for up to 24 hours.
  • Serve dip with the apple or pear slices. Makes 6 (2-tablespoon) servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.7, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 178.6, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.8, Protein 6.7

CINNAMON APPLE-CREAM CHEESE SCONES



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Delight your brunch guests with Cinnamon Apple-Cream Cheese Scones. These apple-cream cheese scones have great cinnamon flavor to start your day.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 33m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/3 cups flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
1 small apple, finely chopped
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and spices in large bowl until blended. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in apples. Beat Neufchatel and egg in small bowl until blended; gradually add milk until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir until blended and mixture forms soft dough.
  • Drop dough into 8 mounds, 2 inches apart, on baking sheet.
  • Bake 16 to 18 min. or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet; cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady are all good choices.
  • If you don't have any cream cheese, you can substitute neufchâtel cheese or even cottage cheese.
  • If you want a sweeter snack, add a little honey or maple syrup to the cream cheese mixture.
  • For a more savory snack, add some chopped nuts or crumbled bacon to the cream cheese mixture.
  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-sliced apples.
  • You can make these snacks ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Apple, cheese, and cinnamon snacks are a delicious and easy appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or even just a quick snack at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a snack that is both healthy and satisfying.

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