Graduation Cap Diploma Wraps

Featured in: Spicy Snack Zone

These festive wraps are designed to resemble graduation caps and diplomas, combining soft tortillas with creamy cheese, deli slices, and delicate ties of chive stems. No cooking required; they are assembled quickly with simple ingredients like crackers, chocolate, and fruit leather to form the cap portion. Perfect for casual celebration snacks, they can be customized for vegetarians or gluten-free diets. This creative presentation adds a fun, savory touch to graduation parties and appetizers in under 20 minutes.

Updated on Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:19:00 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 brings a personalized touch to graduation parties that everyone loves.

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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These snack wraps have become a favorite at family celebrations and bring smiles to young and old alike.

Notes

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 Always check product labels for specific allergens.

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A perfect festive snack to celebrate milestones with taste and creativity.

Common Questions

How do I assemble the diploma wraps?

Spread cream cheese on a tortilla, layer with meat or cheese, roll tightly, then cut in half and tie with chive stems to mimic diploma scrolls.

What ingredients form the graduation caps?

Square crackers serve as the caps' tops, attached with melted chocolate to mini truffles or peanut butter cups, with fruit leather strips as tassels.

Can these wraps be made vegetarian or vegan?

Yes, replace deli meat with cheese slices for vegetarian options and use dairy-free cheese and plant-based slices for a vegan version.

Are there gluten-free alternatives?

Use gluten-free tortillas and crackers to adapt the wraps for gluten-free diets without compromising presentation.

What tools are needed for preparation?

A sharp knife for cutting, a cutting board, a small bowl for melted chocolate, and a spreader or spatula for the cream cheese are essential.

Graduation Cap Diploma Wraps

Creative, bite-sized wraps shaped like diplomas and caps, perfect for festive gatherings and easy snacking.

Setup Duration
20 min
Time at Heat
1 min
Complete Duration
21 min
Created by Logan Hayes

Recipe Type Spicy Snack Zone

Skill Level Easy

Cultural Background American

Output 12 Portion Count

Special Diet Info Meat-Free

What You'll Need

Diploma Wraps

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

Graduation Caps

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

Method Steps

Phase 01

Prepare Diploma Wraps: Lay a tortilla flat and spread an even layer of softened cream cheese over its surface. Layer one slice of deli meat or cheese and one slice of cheddar or Swiss cheese on top. Roll the tortilla tightly into a log and slice in half to yield two wrap pieces. Secure each with a chive stem or green onion top to simulate a diploma scroll. Repeat until all ingredients are used.

Phase 02

Assemble Graduation Caps: Apply a small amount of melted chocolate atop each mini truffle or peanut butter cup. Press a square cracker firmly onto the chocolate to form the flat cap top. Cut fruit leather or licorice into narrow strips to create tassels. Attach a tassel to each cap using a dab of melted chocolate to secure.

Phase 03

Plate and Serve: Arrange the completed diploma wraps alongside the graduation cap treats on a serving platter ready for presentation.

Kitchen Tools Needed

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

Allergy Details

Always review ingredients individually for potential allergens and seek professional medical guidance if uncertain.
  • Contains wheat (tortillas, crackers), dairy (cheese, cream cheese, chocolate), and potentially nuts (peanut butter cups). May contain soy (varies by chocolate brand). Verify product labels for allergens.

Dietary Information (Single Portion)

Values shown are estimates only - please consult healthcare providers for specific dietary advice.
  • Energy Content: 180
  • Fats: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Proteins: 6 g