Polar Bear Iceberg Cracker Stacks (Print Version)

Savory cream cheese and veggie stacks on crackers, shaped like polar bears on icy platforms.

# Components:

→ 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
05 - 24 mini capers
06 - 12 small radish slices

→ Crackers

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

→ Spices & Seasonings

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

# Directions:

01 - Combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each cracker.
03 - Place one cucumber slice slightly off-center atop each cracker to simulate an iceberg.
04 - Using a small spoon or piping bag, drop a rounded mound of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice to represent the polar bear's head.
05 - Embellish each polar bear by positioning two capers as eyes, one black olive slice as the nose, and two small radish slices as ears inserted on the sides.
06 - Refrigerate the assembled stacks for at least 10 minutes to improve texture before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make and visually fun
  • Vegetarian and versatile for dietary needs
02 -
  • These stacks are best served cold for texture and freshness
  • Substitute to vegan options to meet dietary needs
03 -
  • Chill stacks well before serving to maintain shape
  • Use fresh vegetables for best flavor and appearance
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