Graduation Cap Diploma Wraps

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These festive handheld wraps combine savory deli meats or cheese with creamy spreads and are styled to resemble graduation caps and diploma scrolls. Using simple ingredients like tortillas, cheese, crackers, and chocolate, they offer an easy, no-cook appetizer that brings creativity and fun to any graduation event. Optional additions like pesto or veggies can enhance flavor, while vegan and gluten-free substitutions accommodate dietary needs.

Updated on Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:56:00 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.

I love making these wraps for graduation parties because they are fun to assemble and always delight guests young and old.

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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My family enjoys assembling these wraps together choosing their favorite fillings making it a fun interactive treat during celebrations.

Notes

For extra flavor add thinly sliced vegetables or spread a layer of pesto inside the wraps. Use dairy-free cheese and plant-based deli slices to make this vegan-friendly.

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.

These festive Graduation Cap Diploma Snack Wraps combine rolled tortillas with cap and tassel crackers creatively. Save
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These wraps are a delightful touch to any graduation event bringing joy with every bite.

Recipe FAQ

How do I assemble the diploma wraps?

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

What can I use for vegetarian options?

Substitute deli meat with cheese slices or plant-based alternatives to keep it vegetarian-friendly.

How are the graduation caps made?

Attach a square cracker to a chocolate-topped truffle or peanut butter cup using melted chocolate, then add a fruit leather tassel.

Can I make these wraps gluten-free?

Use gluten-free tortillas and crackers as substitutes to accommodate gluten-free diets.

What tools are needed for preparation?

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

Graduation Cap Diploma Wraps

Creative handheld wraps shaped like graduation caps and diplomas for festive celebrations.

Prep duration
20 min
0
Complete duration
20 min
Created By Daniel Brooks


Skill Level Easy

Heritage American

Output 12 Portions

Dietary considerations Meat-Free

Components

Diploma Wraps

01 6 large flour tortillas
02 6 slices deli turkey or ham (optional for vegetarian: substitute with 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 (such as 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

Directions

Phase 01

Prepare Diploma Wraps: Lay out one tortilla and spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese evenly over the surface. Place one slice of deli meat (or cheese for a vegetarian option) and one slice of cheese on top. Roll the tortilla tightly into a log shape, then cut it in half to create two diploma wraps. Secure each wrap by tying a chive stem or green onion top around it to resemble a diploma scroll. Repeat this process for all tortillas and fillings.

Phase 02

Assemble Graduation Caps: Place a small dab of melted chocolate on top of each truffle or mini peanut butter cup. Gently press a square cracker onto the chocolate to form the flat cap top. Cut pieces of fruit leather or licorice into small strips to serve as tassels. Attach a tassel to the top of each cap using a small amount of melted chocolate.

Phase 03

Plating: Arrange the diploma wraps alongside the graduation cap treats on a serving platter.

Tools needed

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

Allergy details

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and consult with a healthcare professional if you're uncertain.
  • Contains wheat (tortillas, crackers), dairy (cheese, cream cheese, chocolate), nuts (peanut butter cups), and soy (present in some chocolate brands). Verify product labels for allergen details.

Nutritional information (per portion)

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