Polar Bear Iceberg Stacks (Printable Version)

Savory cream cheese and veggie stacks shaped like polar bears on crunchy crackers, perfect for gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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
04 - 12 small black olive slices
05 - 24 mini capers
06 - 12 small radish slices

→ Crackers

07 - 12 round rice or water crackers, approximately 2 inch diameter

→ Spices & Seasonings

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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl; stir until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread a generous portion of the cream cheese mixture evenly over each cracker.
03 - Position a cucumber slice slightly off-center atop each cracker to resemble an iceberg.
04 - Using a small spoon or piping bag, place a rounded dollop of cream cheese mixture on each cucumber slice as the polar bear's head; adorn with two capers for eyes, one black olive slice for nose, and two radish slices as ears.
05 - Refrigerate assembled stacks for a minimum of 10 minutes to enhance texture before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add fresh dill or chives to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Substitute crackers with gluten free options if desired.
03 -
  • For extra flavor, add fresh dill or chives to the cream cheese mixture
  • Substitute crackers with gluten free options if desired
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