Polar Bear Iceberg Stacks (Printer View)

Cool cream cheese layered with fresh veggies and crackers create charming polar bear shapes, ideal for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Cheese

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

→ Vegetables

03 - 12 small cucumber slices (approximately 1/8 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 or water crackers (approximately 2 inches diameter)

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 1/2 tsp lemon juice
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Method Steps:

01 - Combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Apply a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each cracker.
03 - Place a cucumber slice slightly off-center on each cracker to represent the iceberg.
04 - Using a small spoon or piping bag, place a rounded mound of cream cheese mixture atop each cucumber slice to form the polar bear's head.
05 - Garnish each head by placing two capers as eyes, one black olive slice as the nose, and pushing two radish slices into the sides to form ears.
06 - Refrigerate the assembled stacks for at least 10 minutes to enhance texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Whimsical and fun presentation
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing and spreading.
  • Chill before serving to maintain shape and flavor.
03 -
  • Use a piping bag for precise placement of cream cheese heads.
  • Chill the finished stacks to help them hold shape.
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