Polar Bear Iceberg Stacks (Print Version)

Cream cheese and cucumber stacks on crackers shaped like polar bears for a fun, tasty appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Cheese

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

→ Vegetables

03 - 12 small cucumber slices (about 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 (about 2 inches diameter)

→ Spices & Seasonings

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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Vegetarian and fun presentation
02 -
  • Use fresh dill or chives for extra flavor.
  • Substitute crackers with gluten-free options if desired.
03 -
  • Chill the assembled stacks well to maintain shape.
  • Use a piping bag for precise cream cheese placement for cleaner bear heads.
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