Cream Cheese Penguins

Ingredients and Weight:

• Cream cheese (8 ounces)
• Black olives (16)
• Carrots (1 large)
• Celery sticks (4)
• Mini pretzel sticks (32)

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

5 minutes (to toast pretzel sticks)

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cut the cream cheese into 8 squares.
2. Slice the olives in half and insert 4 halves into each cream cheese square to create the tuxedo.
3. Cut the carrot into thin slices for the beak and feet.
4. Cut the celery into thin slices for the wings.
5. Insert the pretzel sticks into the cream cheese for the legs.
6. If desired, toast the pretzel sticks in a toaster oven for 5 minutes for a crispier texture.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 120 per serving
• Fat: 8g
• Sodium: 300mg
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Cute and fun presentation, suitable for American taste
• Easy to prepare and serve
• Perfect for parties, appetizers, or snacks

User Comments:

• "These little penguins are adorable and so delicious!"
• "My kids loved them and couldn't stop eating them."
• "A great way to sneak in some extra veggies for my picky eaters."
• "Perfect for a holiday party or potluck."
• "I added a few drops of food coloring to the cream cheese for a festive touch."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have pretzel sticks, you can use toothpicks or skewers.
• To make the penguins stand upright, insert the legs at a slight angle.
• If the cream cheese is too soft, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before cutting and assembling.