A festive dove-shaped cheese centerpiece surrounded by green, black, and Kalamata olives with fresh garnishes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dove
01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - Pinch white pepper
05 - 1 small carrot for beak and feet
06 - 2 black peppercorns for eyes
→ Olive Platter
07 - 5.3 oz green olives, pitted
08 - 5.3 oz black olives, pitted
09 - 3.5 oz Kalamata olives, pitted
10 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
12 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish and olive branches
# Method Steps:
01 - Combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, and white pepper in a small bowl until smooth and spreadable.
02 - On a large serving platter, mound the cheese mixture into the shape of a dove using a spatula or spoon, smoothing the surface gently.
03 - Cut a small triangle from the carrot for the beak and two tiny pieces for the feet, placing them appropriately on the dove shape.
04 - Press the black peppercorns onto the dove to form the eyes.
05 - Cluster green, black, and Kalamata olives around the dove to resemble branches and create a festive border.
06 - Distribute cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices artistically around the platter for color and freshness.
07 - Lightly drizzle the olives and vegetables with extra virgin olive oil.
08 - Decorate the platter with fresh rosemary sprigs to mimic olive branches held by the dove or arranged around the platter.
09 - Refrigerate the completed platter until ready to serve; optionally accompany with crackers or sliced baguette.
