Perky Penguins
Transform your next party platter into a whimsical winter wonderland with these adorable Perky Penguins! Crafted from simple ingredients like creamy, tangy cream cheese, briny black olives, and crisp carrot slices, this no-cook appetizer combines charm and flavor in every bite. Each delightful penguin features a carrot wedge “beak” and flat “feet,” while its cream cheese-filled olive “belly” adds a rich, savory touch. Perfect for holiday gatherings, kids' parties, or any event that deserves a playful twist, these bite-sized creations are as fun to assemble as they are to eat. Ready in just 30 minutes, Perky Penguins are sure to be the conversation centerpiece of your next celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 18 pieces Large black olives
- 18 pieces Small black olives
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 large Carrot
- 18 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
Peel the carrot and cut it into 18 thin round slices, each about 1/8-inch thick. These will serve as the penguin feet.
Cut a small triangle wedge from each carrot slice to create a V-shape that looks like penguin feet. Save the small triangle pieces to use as penguin beaks.
Take the large black olives, and using a sharp knife, carefully cut a vertical slit along one side of each olive to create a hollow cavity.
Fill a piping bag or small plastic sandwich bag with cream cheese and cut a tiny hole in one corner. Pipe the cream cheese into the slit of each large black olive to create the penguin’s white belly.
Insert the small carrot triangles created earlier into the small black olives to serve as penguin beaks. Push the triangles into the olive holes carefully to secure them.
Assemble the penguins by stacking components together: Place a carrot slice (feet) on the bottom, a cream cheese-filled large olive (body) on top, and finally, a small black olive with a carrot triangle (head) on top.
Secure the stacked penguin with a toothpick, piercing from the top of the small olive all the way down to the carrot slice.
Repeat the assembly process for all 18 penguins.
Arrange the Perky Penguins on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy their adorable charm and delicious flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.1 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 3020 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 457 mg | 10% | |
*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.
