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A couple notes Parmesan is probably your first choice of cheese for the crackers.
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I liked the smokiness of the smoked gouda, but one of my friends thought it was too strong.
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Ive also made these with a few crumbles of bacon on top because we all know bacon makes everything better!
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And finally, if you are in a pinch, skip the crackers and buy some cheese crackers at the store!
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The rest of the ingredients will come together in less than 10 minutes!
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If you use store bought crackers, start at step 6 below.
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Steps:
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1.
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First, make the crackers In a medium bowl, smoosh together the flour and butter with your fingers.
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Once its well combined, add the egg yolk, mustard, salt, and the grated (Parmesan, gouda, etc) cheese, and knead everything together with your hands.
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The mix will form into a semi dry dough.
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2.
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Lay out a piece of plastic wrap and form the dough into a cylinder on top of the plastic wrap.
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Wrap up the the dough tightly in the plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.
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3.
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Heat the oven to 400 degrees (F).
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Pull out the chilled dough and slice off circular pieces.
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Place the dough circles on a foil lined cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
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Use a fork and press down each cracker to give it some nice ridges.
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Bake the crackers for 10-15 minutes until edges are just browning.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Next prep the mascarpone by whipping the cheese with the honey.
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Give into the temptation to stick a pinky in this cracktastic mixture and take a taste.
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Place the whipped mixture into a plastic sandwich bag.
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Snip the corner.
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You will use this like a frosting bag!
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5.
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Open the pomegranate and scoop out the seeds.
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Chiffonade the basil.
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Next, time to assemble.
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On each cracker, spread some fig jam, pipe out a mound of mascarpone, press some pomegranate seeds into the cheese (about 4-5 seeds per cracker), top off with some basil.
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Now pop the whole thing in your mouth, close your eyes, and let all flavors hit you!
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Mmmm!
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My favorite part is how the pomegranate seeds provide a little surprise burst of juice in your mouth on top of all the other flavors!
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Force yourself to go on making more for your party without eating every single one yourself.
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Enjoy sharing this little bite of heaven with your friends.
