Best 4 Cream Cheese Penguins Recipes

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Cream cheese penguins are an adorable and delicious treat that can brighten any occasion. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a fun snack for the kids. Made with cream cheese, crackers, and a few other simple ingredients, these penguins are easy to make and can be decorated to fit any theme. Whether you're looking for a festive holiday treat or a fun and creative snack, cream cheese penguins are sure to be a hit.

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CREAM CHEESE PENGUINS



Cream Cheese Penguins image

Just imagine a cute display of penguins, made with black olives, carrots and cream cheese! You can add scarves and hats by using fresh red pepper strips, or canned pimentos cut into different shapes. Use frilly toothpicks if you can.

Provided by Valerie Cain Cuff

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids     Cute and Fun

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

18 jumbo black olives, pitted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
18 small black olives
1 carrot

Steps:

  • Cut a slit from top to bottom, lengthwise, into the side of each jumbo olive. Carefully insert about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese into each olive. Slice the carrot into eighteen 1/4 inch thick rounds; cut a small notch out of each carrot slice to form feet. Save the cut out piece and press into center of small olive to form the beak. If necessary cut a small slit into each olive before inserting the beak.
  • Set a big olive, large hole side down, onto a carrot slice. Then, set a small olive onto the large olive, adjusting so that the beak, cream cheese chest and notch in the carrot slice line up. Secure with a toothpick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 104.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

IGLOO SPREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE PENGUINS



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Kids love helping make this fun appetizer. Plan a family day in the kitchen a day before your party to allow plenty of time to enjoy creating this Arctic treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 5h10m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup crumbled blue cheese (4 oz)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 package (8 oz) firm cream cheese
1 tablespoon milk
18 jumbo pitted ripe olives, (from 5 3/4-oz can)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
1 carrot, at least 6 inches long and 1 inch in diameter
18 small pitted ripe olives
18 frilled toothpicks
Carrot curl, if desired
Rosemary sprig, if desired
Red bell pepper pieces, if desired
Crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Line 1-quart bowl with plastic wrap. In food processor, place Cheddar cheese, blue cheese, 1 package softened cream cheese, the bacon bits, onions and pepper sauce. Cover and process, using quick on-and-off motions, until thoroughly mixed. Press cheese mixture into bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
  • Invert cheese mixture onto upside-down glass plate or pie plate, forming igloo shape. Remove about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture from one side to make 2x2 1/2-inch arched doorway.
  • Cut two 3/8-inch slices from end of block of firm cream cheese; reserve. Beat remaining cream cheese and the milk with electric mixer on medium speed until blended and smooth. Frost glass plate and igloo with cream cheese mixture; smooth with spatula. Draw lines across igloo, using toothpick, to look like ice blocks. Cut each reserved cream cheese slice into 4 rectangles. Use 6 to 8 rectangles to form door canopy. Cover loosely and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To make penguins, cut a slit from top to bottom on each jumbo olive on one side only. Insert about 1 teaspoon cream cheese into olive to fill cavity. Cut carrot into 1/4-inch slices; cut small notch out of each carrot slice to form feet. Press cutout notch piece into center of small olive to form beak (if necessary, pierce olive with small paring knife or toothpick to make a hole). Using a frilled toothpick, stack head (small olive), body (jumbo olive) and feet (carrot slice), adjusting so that beak, cream cheese breast and notch in carrot slice line up. (Penguins will stand better if olives are stacked with larger holes facing downward.)
  • To serve, cut flag shape from carrot curl and secure on toothpick; insert into top of igloo. Garnish igloo with rosemary, bell pepper and cream cheese penguins. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CREAM CHEESE PENGUINS



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My kids have just as much fun making these as they do eating them. They are a fun item to take as an appetizer to a holiday party.

Provided by Kellie in SLO

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 20m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 large ripe black olives
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 carrot (about 6 inches long and 1 inch in diameter)
18 small ripe black olives
18 frill toothpicks

Steps:

  • Cut a slit lengthwise from top to bottom in each jumbo olive.
  • Fill the cavity of each jumbo olive with about 1 tsp of cream cheese.
  • (this makes the white stripe of your penguins chest) Cut carrot into 1/4 inch slices, then out of each slice cut a small notch (this is your penquin's feet), save the piece you cut out this will become the beak.
  • Cut a small slit in the center of each small olive and press the cut out piece of carrot into the hole with the pointed end out.
  • Using a frill toothpick, stack head (small olive), body (large olive) and feet (carrot slice), adjusting so that beak, cream cheese breast and notch in carrot slice line up.

CREAM CHEESE PENGUINS



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I came across these several months ago when I was looking for appetizers for Christmas and New Year's. I think they're just adorable. And although they take some patience. I think the outcome is worth it.

Provided by Mary Beam

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 jumbo black olives, pitted
8 oz package cream cheese, softened
18 small black olives
1 carrot, raw
1 jar roasted red peppers (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Cut a slit from top to bottom, lengthwise, into the side of each jumbo olive.
  • 2. Carefully insert about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese into each olive.
  • 3. Slice the carrot into eighteen 1/4 inch thick rounds; cut a small notch out of each carrot slice to form feet. Save the cut out piece and press into center of small olive to form the beak. If necessary cut a small slit into each olive before inserting the beak.
  • 4. Set a jumbo olive, large hole side down, onto a carrot slice. Then, set a small olive onto the large olive, adjusting so that the beak, cream cheese chest and notch in the carrot slice line up. Secure with a toothpick.
  • 5. Cut roasted red pepper strips into a long thin slice and wrap around the penguin's 'neck' to form a scarf, and/or add a dab of cream cheese to the penguin's head, and put a dollup of red pepper on top to make a hat.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese. This will ensure that your penguins have a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Soften the cream cheese to room temperature before using it. This will make it easier to mix and will help to prevent lumps.
  • Use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to pipe the cream cheese onto the cookies. This will help to create the penguin's body and head.
  • Use candy melts or chocolate chips for the penguin's eyes and beak. You can also use edible markers to draw on the penguin's features.
  • Chill the penguins for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help to firm them up and make them easier to eat.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese penguins are a fun and easy treat to make that are perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover cream cheese. With a few simple ingredients, you can create these adorable little penguins that are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

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