Cream Cheese Penguins - Fun and Tasty Appetizers

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Cream Cheese Penguins - Fun and Tasty Appetizers
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 29, 2023

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

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Cut a small slice from the rounded end of each large olive to create a flat base. These will be the penguins' bodies.
  3. Slice the small olives in half lengthwise. These will be the penguins' heads.
  4. Use a small amount of cream cheese to attach each olive head to a large olive body.
  5. Cut the carrots into small triangular wedges. These will be the penguins' beaks.
  6. Insert a carrot wedge into the small olive head, forming the beak.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.