Save A whimsical, savory appetizer featuring cool cream cheese, crisp veggies, and crackers stacked to resemble polar bears on floating icebergs—perfect for parties or themed gatherings.
I loved creating these playful stacks for my last winter party they were a huge hit with guests both young and old.
Ingredients
- Dairy & Cheese: 200 g cream cheese softened 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- Vegetables: 12 small cucumber slices (about ½ cm thick cut into rounds) 12 small black olive slices (for noses) 24 mini capers (for eyes) 12 small radish slices (for ears)
- Crackers: 12 round rice crackers or water crackers (about 5 cm diameter)
- Spices & Seasonings: ½ tsp lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a bowl mix the cream cheese Greek yogurt lemon juice salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Step 2:
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on each cracker.
- Step 3:
- Place a cucumber slice slightly off-center on each cracker to create the iceberg.
- Step 4:
- Using a small spoon or piping bag drop a rounded mound of cream cheese mixture onto the cucumber slice as the polar bears head.
- Step 5:
- Decorate each head Place two capers as eyes Add one black olive slice as the nose Push two small radish slices into the sides as ears.
- Step 6:
- Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
Save My family especially enjoys assembling these together before holiday gatherings creating memories and laughter.
Notes
For extra flavor add fresh dill or chives to the cream cheese mixture. Substitute crackers with gluten-free options if desired. For a vegan version use plant-based cream cheese and yogurt.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl Small offset spatula or butter knife Small spoon or piping bag Serving platter
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cream cheese yogurt) wheat (if using standard crackers) May contain Sulfites (in olives capers) For allergies use dairy-free and gluten-free alternatives as needed Double-check all labels.
Save Try this recipe at your next party and watch your guests smile at these charming cold stacks.