Graduation Cap Diploma Wraps

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These graduation-themed wraps offer a playful and savory way to celebrate milestones. Using tortillas filled with cheese, deli meat, or vegetarian alternatives, each wrap is rolled and tied to resemble diplomas. Square crackers and chocolate treats assemble into miniature graduation caps, complete with fruit leather tassels. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy appetizer adds festive charm and versatility to gatherings. Customizable for dietary preferences, it’s a delightful bite for any graduation event.

Updated on Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:26:00 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 was a hit at my graduation party and everyone loved the playful theme paired with delicious flavors.

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 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.
Arrange for Serving:
Arrange the diploma wraps and graduation cap treats on a platter for serving.
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Making these wraps always brings back memories of fun family celebrations and creative food projects.

Additional Tips

Try adding thinly sliced vegetables or a layer of pesto inside the wraps for extra flavor and nutrition.

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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This recipe is perfect for adding a creative and delicious touch to any graduation party or celebration.

Recipe Help

What ingredients create the diploma wraps?

Flour tortillas spread with cream cheese and layered with deli meat or cheese slices, then rolled and tied with chive stems for an authentic scroll look.

How are the graduation caps assembled?

Square crackers are attached atop chocolate truffles or mini peanut butter cups using melted chocolate, then decorated with small strips of fruit leather as tassels.

Can this snack be made vegetarian or vegan?

Yes, substitute deli meats with cheese slices for vegetarian options and use dairy-free cheese and plant-based deli slices to make it vegan.

Are there gluten-free adaptations available?

Gluten-free tortillas and crackers can be used to accommodate gluten sensitivities without compromising the presentation.

What tools are needed for preparation?

A sharp knife, cutting board, small bowl for melted chocolate, and a spatula or spreader are helpful to assemble the wraps and caps efficiently.

Graduation Cap Diploma Wraps

Creative wraps styled as graduation caps and diplomas with savory fillings and decorative touches.

Getting Ready Time
20 min
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Time Required
20 min
Created by Claire Hastings

Recipe type Simple Sweet Treats

Skill Level Easy

Cuisine American

Serves 12 Portions

Dietary guidelines Meatless

What You 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 or similar)
02 12 round chocolate truffles or mini peanut butter cups
03 12 small pieces of fruit leather or thin licorice strings (for tassels)
04 2 tablespoons melted chocolate (for assembly)

Steps

Step 01

Prepare Diploma Wraps: Spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese evenly across one flour tortilla. Place one slice of deli meat or cheese and one slice of cheddar or Swiss cheese on top. Roll the tortilla tightly into a log, then slice it in half to create two diploma wraps. Secure each wrap by tying with a chive stem or green onion top. Repeat for all tortillas and fillings.

Step 02

Assemble Graduation Caps: Place a small dab of melted chocolate on top of each chocolate truffle or mini peanut butter cup. Firmly press a square cracker onto the melted chocolate to form the cap's flat top. Cut fruit leather or licorice into small strips to act as tassels and attach each tassel to the top of the cap using a dab of melted chocolate.

Step 03

Serve Arrangement: Arrange the diploma wraps alongside the decorated graduation cap treats on a serving platter.

Kitchen Essentials

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

Possible Allergens

Go through ingredients for allergens. Reach out to a health expert if you're unsure.
  • Contains wheat (tortillas, crackers), dairy (cheese, cream cheese, chocolate), and possibly nuts (peanut butter cups). May contain soy depending on chocolate brand. Verify product labels for allergens.

Nutrition details (per portion)

Nutrition info is for reference only, not a substitute for specialist advice.
  • Calorie Count: 180
  • Fats: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Proteins: 6 g