Polar Bear Iceberg Stacks (Printable Version)

Cool cream cheese and crisp veggies layered on crackers for a playful appetizer.

# Components:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

→ Vegetables

03 - 12 small cucumber slices (about ¼ inch thick, cut into rounds)
04 - 12 small black olive slices (for noses)
05 - 24 mini capers (for eyes)
06 - 12 small radish slices (for ears)

→ Crackers

07 - 12 round rice crackers or water crackers (about 2 inches diameter)

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - ½ tsp lemon juice
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Apply a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker.
03 - Place one cucumber slice slightly off-center on each cracker to resemble an iceberg.
04 - Using a small spoon or piping bag, place a rounded mound of cream cheese mixture atop each cucumber slice to create the bear’s head.
05 - Add two capers as eyes, one black olive slice as the nose, and two radish slices inserted at the sides as ears for each head.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to enhance texture before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
  • Fun and visually appealing for guests
02 -
  • Use gluten-free crackers for dietary restrictions
  • Vegan alternatives can be used for cream cheese and yogurt
03 -
  • Use a piping bag to neatly place cream cheese heads
  • Chill for at least 10 minutes to set the stacks firmly
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