Polar Bear Iceberg Stacks (Printable Version)

Cream cheese and veggies layered on crackers for a playful, savory treat.

# 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 inch diameter)

→ Spices & Seasonings

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl; stir until smooth and creamy.
02 - Apply a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each cracker.
03 - Place one cucumber slice slightly off-center atop each cracker to represent an iceberg.
04 - Using a small spoon or piping bag, place a rounded mound of cream cheese mixture on each cucumber slice.
05 - Insert two capers as eyes, add one black olive slice for the nose, and push two radish slices into the sides as ears on each cream cheese head.
06 - Refrigerate the assembled stacks for at least 10 minutes to set before presenting.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble
  • Vegetarian friendly
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add fresh dill or chives to the cream cheese mixture
  • Substitute crackers with gluten-free options if desired
03 -
  • Use chilled cream cheese mixture for easier handling
  • Arrange crackers on a flat platter to prevent tipping
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