Cream Cheese Ladybugs
Transform your next gathering with these whimsical and delicious Cream Cheese Ladybugs! This playful no-bake appetizer is as fun to make as it is to eat, featuring creamy layers of softened cream cheese spread over crispy Ritz-style crackers. The charming ladybug design comes to life with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and delicate chive antennae, while black sesame seeds add the perfect finishing touch for their "spots." Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for kids' parties, springtime celebrations, or as an eye-catching addition to a snack platter. These adorable treats are sure to impress your guests, combining delightful presentation with irresistible flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 24 pieces Ritz-style crackers
- 12 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 12 pieces Black olives
- 12 sprigs Chives
- 2 teaspoons Black sesame seeds
Instructions
Remove the cream cheese from the fridge and let it soften at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
Spread a generous layer of cream cheese onto each Ritz-style cracker, using a knife or small spatula to smooth it out.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise and place one half on each cracker with the rounded side facing up to resemble the ladybug's body.
Slice the black olives in half lengthwise. Take one half and cut it into smaller sections to create the 'head' of the ladybug. Place the olive piece at the edge of the cracker, opposite the cherry tomato's pointed end.
Use black sesame seeds to create the 'spots' on the cherry tomato. Gently press them into the surface of the tomato halves.
Cut the chives into small strips (about 1 inch long) and position two pieces next to each olive head to resemble the ladybug's antennae.
Arrange the finished Cream Cheese Ladybugs on a serving platter and serve immediately. Enjoy the playful presentation and creamy flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.1 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.9 g | 355% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 3422 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.9 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1060 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
