Olive Cocktail Penguin
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3.6
Olive Cocktail Penguin
Description
The Olive Cocktail Penguin is a creative assembly of simple ingredients: a carrot slice forms the base or 'feet', a large olive sliced in half with cream cheese inside creates the body and wings, and a medium olive with a small carrot piece inserted becomes the head and beak. These parts are skewered together with a toothpick or cocktail skewer for structural support.
The result is a visually appealing bite with crisp carrot, salty olives, and creamy cheese contrasting nicely. The carrot base is trimmed to stand steadily, while the olive halves spread slightly to mimic wings.
This appetizer is suited for serving on cocktail trays or as a fun finger food during gatherings. It requires minimal preparation and no cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 carrot slice
- 1 olive cut in half lengthwise, large
- 1 olive medium
- 1 tsp cream cheese
- 1 long toothpick or cocktail skewer
Instructions
- Cut a small divot from the carrot slice to form the "feet" base.
- Roll the cream cheese into a ball and insert between the halves of the large olive. The olive halves can touch at the back, and open out in the front to form the wings.
- Take the small carrot divot and cut in half again to form the beak.
- Insert the beak into the small hole in the medium olive.
- Run the toothpick through the head, down through the body, and into the carrot base.
- Lower the head to meet the body, and clean up the cream cheese. Adjust the penguin as necessary.
Notes
- Refer to step-by-step photos for guidance on assembling the penguin accurately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.6
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