Cream Cheese Penguins are adorable and delicious appetizers that will be a hit at any party. Made with cream cheese, olives, and carrots, these little penguins are sure to bring a smile to everyone's face. They are easy to make and perfect for serving as a fun and creative snack. Get ready to impress your guests with these cute little creatures!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 24 large pitted black olives
- 12 small pitted black olives
- 12 carrots
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Cut a small slice from the rounded end of each large olive to create a flat base. These will be the penguins' bodies.
- Slice the small olives in half lengthwise. These will be the penguins' heads.
- Use a small amount of cream cheese to attach each olive head to a large olive body.
- Cut the carrots into small triangular wedges. These will be the penguins' beaks.
- Insert a carrot wedge into the small olive head, forming the beak.
- Use a toothpick to add a small dot of cream cheese onto each large olive body. Press a carrot wedge on top to create the feet.
- Arrange the penguins on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Interesting Facts
Cream Cheese Penguins are a popular choice for Christmas parties and winter-themed events.
These cute appetizers can be customized by using different colored olives for the heads or adding accessories with other vegetables.
Cream cheese is a versatile ingredient that can be used in both sweet and savory recipes.
Penguins are known for their distinctive black and white coloring, which is mimicked in this recipe with the use of olives.