Graduation Cap Diploma Wraps

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These festive snack wraps are crafted to resemble graduation caps and diplomas, delivering a fun and savory bite ideal for celebrations. Soft tortillas layered with deli meat or cheese and cheddar rolls into diploma scrolls tied with chive stems. Meanwhile, square crackers topped with mini chocolate treats and fruity tassels mimic graduation caps. Ready in just 20 minutes and customizable to vegetarian or vegan diets, these snacks offer both creativity and flavor for any graduation event.

Updated on Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:36:00 GMT
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Festive and fun snack wraps shaped like diplomas and graduation caps, perfect for celebrating graduations with a creative, savory bite.

This recipe was a hit at my graduation party, bringing smiles and compliments from guests of all ages.

Ingredients

  • For the Diploma Wraps: 6 large flour tortillas, 6 slices deli turkey or ham (optional for vegetarian use cheese slices), 6 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese, 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened, 12 thin chive stems or green onion tops (for tying)
  • For the Graduation Caps: 12 square crackers (such as Wheat Thins or similar), 12 round chocolate truffles or peanut butter cups (mini size), 12 small pieces of fruit leather or thin licorice strings (for tassels), 2 tablespoons melted chocolate (for assembly)

Instructions

Prepare the Diploma Wraps:
Lay out a tortilla and spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the surface. Place a slice of deli meat (or cheese for vegetarian) and a slice of cheese on top. Roll up the tortilla tightly into a log then cut in half to create two diplomas. Tie each wrap with a chive stem or green onion top to resemble a diploma scroll. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
Assemble the Graduation Caps:
Place a small dab of melted chocolate on top of each truffle or mini peanut butter cup. Press a square cracker onto the chocolate creating the caps flat top. Cut fruit leather or licorice into small strips for tassels. Use a small dab of melted chocolate to attach a tassel to the top of each cap.
Serve:
Arrange the diploma wraps and graduation cap treats on a platter for serving.
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Making these wraps brought the family together in the kitchen, sharing laughs and memories while prepping the celebration snacks.

Additional Tips

For extra flavor, add thinly sliced vegetables or spread a layer of pesto inside the wraps.

Required Tools

Sharp knife, cutting board, small bowl (for melted chocolate), spatula or spreader

Allergen Information

Contains wheat tortillas crackers dairy cheese cream cheese chocolate and possibly nuts peanut butter cups. Contains soy some chocolate brands.

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These snack wraps add fun and flavor to any graduation celebration with minimal effort.

Recipe Questions

What ingredients are used for the diploma wraps?

Flour tortillas, deli turkey or ham (optional), cheddar or Swiss cheese, cream cheese, and chive stems or green onion tops for tying.

How are the graduation caps assembled?

Square crackers are pressed onto melted chocolate atop mini chocolate truffles or peanut butter cups, then decorated with fruit leather or licorice tassels attached with chocolate.

Can these snacks be made vegetarian or vegan?

Yes, by substituting deli meat with cheese slices for vegetarian options and using dairy-free cheese and plant-based deli slices to make them vegan.

Are there gluten-free alternatives?

Gluten-free tortillas and crackers can be used to accommodate gluten sensitivities.

What tools are needed for preparation?

A sharp knife, cutting board, a small bowl for melted chocolate, and a spatula or spreader are required.

Graduation Cap Diploma Wraps

Savory snack wraps styled as caps and diplomas, perfect for festive gatherings and easy prep.

Setup time
20 min
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Complete duration
20 min
Created By Jamie Torres

Classification Snack Bang

Complexity Easy

Cultural Background American

Output 12 Portions

Dietary considerations Meat-Free

Components

Diploma Wraps

01 6 large flour tortillas
02 6 slices deli turkey or ham (optional; use cheese slices for vegetarian)
03 6 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
04 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese
05 12 thin chive stems or green onion tops for tying

Graduation Caps

01 12 square crackers (e.g., Wheat Thins or similar)
02 12 mini round chocolate truffles or peanut butter cups
03 12 small pieces of fruit leather or thin licorice strips for tassels
04 2 tablespoons melted chocolate for assembly

Directions

Phase 01

Prepare Diploma Wraps: Lay out a flour tortilla and spread a thin, even layer of softened cream cheese over the surface. Place one slice of deli meat (or cheese for vegetarian) and one slice of cheddar or Swiss cheese on top. Roll the tortilla tightly into a log and slice in half to form two diploma wraps. Secure each with a chive stem or green onion top to resemble a scroll. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.

Phase 02

Assemble Graduation Caps: Place a small dab of melted chocolate atop each mini truffle or peanut butter cup. Press a square cracker gently onto the chocolate to form the flat cap top. Cut fruit leather or licorice into small strips and affix one tassel to the center of each cap using melted chocolate.

Phase 03

Arrange and Serve: Place the completed diploma wraps and graduation cap treats attractively on a serving platter for presentation.

Tools needed

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small bowl for melted chocolate
  • Spatula or spreader

Allergy details

Review each component for potential allergens and seek professional healthcare guidance if you're uncertain.
  • Contains wheat (tortillas, crackers), dairy (cheese, cream cheese, chocolate), and possibly nuts (peanut butter cups).
  • May contain soy (some chocolate brands). Verify ingredient labels for specific allergen information.

Nutrient breakdown (per portion)

These values are approximate guidelines only and shouldn't replace professional medical consultation.
  • Energy Value: 180
  • Fats: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Proteins: 6 g