How to Make Them
Arrange the crackers in pairs. If using cream cheese, spread a thin layer onto one cracker.
Cut the cheese into small pieces that fit comfortably inside each cracker, then add a folded piece of deli meat.
Top with another Ritz cracker and press gently.
Serve immediately for the crispest texture.
Peanut Butter Ritz Sandwiches
For a simple sweet version, spread peanut butter generously over one Ritz cracker and sandwich it with another.
You can serve them as they are or chill them briefly for a firmer texture.
For something sweeter, add a little chocolate or hazelnut spread alongside the peanut butter.
Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Ritz
For an especially good party treat:
- Sandwich peanut butter between two Ritz crackers.
- Freeze for about 15 minutes.
- Melt 1 cup chocolate gently until smooth.
- Dip each sandwich completely into the chocolate.
- Place on parchment paper and allow the coating to set.
The combination of salty buttery cracker + creamy peanut butter + chocolate makes these particularly addictive.
More Filling Ideas
The same crackers can be turned into several different party bites:
- Pimiento cheese
- Chicken salad
- Tuna salad
- Cream cheese + jam
- Nutella
- Turkey + cheddar
- Cream cheese + herbs
- Cheese + Dijon mustard
For a party platter, making two or three different fillings gives guests some variety without requiring much additional work.
A Few Tips
Don’t overfill the sandwiches or they’ll become difficult to eat. Cut cheese and meat roughly to the size of the crackers for a cleaner appearance.
For savory versions containing moist fillings, assemble them fairly close to serving time. Ritz crackers absorb moisture and gradually soften, so making them a full day ahead isn’t ideal if you want them crisp.
If preparing ahead, make the fillings in advance and assemble the sandwiches shortly before guests arrive.
Simple, inexpensive, and endlessly customizable, Ritz cracker sandwiches are an easy way to turn familiar ingredients into a bite-sized party snack.