Graduation Cap Diploma Wraps

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Celebrate special occasions with these creative savory wraps shaped like graduation caps and diplomas. Using flour tortillas filled with cheese and deli meats or vegetarian alternatives, they are rolled and tied to resemble diplomas. Accompanied by bite-sized graduation cap snacks made from crackers, chocolate treats, and fruit leather tassels, these no-cook appetizers come together quickly to add a festive touch to your celebration platters.

Optional variations include adding fresh vegetables or pesto for extra flavor, with flexibility for gluten-free or vegan diets by swapping ingredients accordingly. These bite-sized festive treats are easy to prepare, visually appealing, and perfect for gatherings honoring achievements.

Updated on Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:31:00 GMT
Festive Graduation Cap Diploma Snack Wraps featuring turkey and cheese, tied with chives, ready to serve. Pin It
Festive Graduation Cap Diploma Snack Wraps featuring turkey and cheese, tied with chives, ready to serve. | lushkettle.com

Festive and fun snack wraps shaped like diplomas and graduation caps, perfect for celebrating graduations with a creative, savory bite.

I love making these snacks for any graduation party because they always impress guests and add a festive touch.

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.
Arrange and Serve:
Arrange the diploma wraps and graduation cap treats on a platter for serving.
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Delicious Graduation Cap Diploma Snack Wraps with mini chocolate caps and savory deli filling, perfect for celebrating. | lushkettle.com

Making these wraps always brings smiles and a sense of celebration to my family parties.

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

Nutritional Information

Calories 180 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 23 g Protein 6 g per serving

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Close-up of freshly prepared Graduation Cap Diploma Snack Wraps, displaying the fun, rolled diploma shape with fresh ingredients. | lushkettle.com

These snack wraps are sure to be the highlight of your graduation celebration with their fun design and tasty filling.

Recipe Questions & Answers

How do you shape the tortilla wraps to resemble diplomas?

Spread cream cheese on the tortilla, layer with deli meat or cheese, roll tightly into a log, cut in half, then tie each piece with a chive stem or green onion top to mimic a diploma scroll.

What ingredients create the graduation cap treats?

Square crackers are topped with a dab of melted chocolate, a round chocolate truffle or mini peanut butter cup is pressed on top, and fruit leather strips are added as tassels using melted chocolate to secure them.

Can these wraps be made vegetarian or vegan?

Yes, substituting deli meats with cheese slices or plant-based alternatives and using dairy-free cheeses allows for vegetarian or vegan options.

Are there gluten-free alternatives for this dish?

Gluten-free tortillas and crackers can be used interchangeably to accommodate gluten-free diets without sacrificing presentation or taste.

What additional flavors can enhance these wraps?

Adding thinly sliced vegetables or spreading a layer of pesto inside the wraps adds extra flavor and texture, creating a more complex taste experience.

How long does it take to prepare these snacks?

Preparation takes approximately 20 minutes, with no cooking required, making them a quick and easy festive option.

Graduation Cap Diploma Wraps

Fun savory wraps shaped like graduation caps and diplomas for festive appetizer moments.

Time to Prep
20 mins
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Full Prep Time
20 mins
Created By Samantha Reeves


Skill Level Easy

Culinary Tradition American

Portion 12 Serving Size

Dietary Details Meat-Free

What You Need

Diploma Wraps

01 6 large flour tortillas
02 6 slices deli turkey or ham (optional for vegetarian: use cheese slices)
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 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 over each flour tortilla. Layer each with a slice of deli meat or cheese and a slice of cheddar or Swiss cheese. Roll tortillas tightly into logs and cut each in half, creating two diploma wraps per tortilla. Secure each wrap with a chive stem or green onion top to mimic a diploma scroll.

Step 02

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

Step 03

Arrange for Serving: Place the diploma wraps alongside the graduation cap treats on a serving platter for presentation.

Tools You'll Need

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

Allergy Info

Review every ingredient for allergens and reach out to your doctor with concerns.
  • Contains wheat (tortillas, crackers), dairy (cheese, cream cheese, chocolate), and possibly nuts (peanut butter cups).
  • May contain soy depending on chocolate brand.

Nutrition Info (per portion)

Details offered for informational purposes, not as a substitute for professional health guidance.
  • Calories: 180
  • Fats: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Proteins: 6 g