Cream Cheese Ladybugs
Transform your next gathering with these whimsical and delicious Cream Cheese Ladybugs! This playful no-bake appetizer is as fun to make as it is to eat, featuring creamy layers of softened cream cheese spread over crispy Ritz-style crackers. The charming ladybug design comes to life with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and delicate chive antennae, while black sesame seeds add the perfect finishing touch for their "spots." Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for kids' parties, springtime celebrations, or as an eye-catching addition to a snack platter. These adorable treats are sure to impress your guests, combining delightful presentation with irresistible flavor in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 24 pieces Ritz-style crackers
- 12 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 12 pieces Black olives
- 12 sprigs Chives
- 2 teaspoons Black sesame seeds
Directions
Step 1
Remove the cream cheese from the fridge and let it soften at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
Step 2
Spread a generous layer of cream cheese onto each Ritz-style cracker, using a knife or small spatula to smooth it out.
Step 3
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise and place one half on each cracker with the rounded side facing up to resemble the ladybug's body.
Step 4
Slice the black olives in half lengthwise. Take one half and cut it into smaller sections to create the 'head' of the ladybug. Place the olive piece at the edge of the cracker, opposite the cherry tomato's pointed end.
Step 5
Use black sesame seeds to create the 'spots' on the cherry tomato. Gently press them into the surface of the tomato halves.
Step 6
Cut the chives into small strips (about 1 inch long) and position two pieces next to each olive head to resemble the ladybug's antennae.
Step 7
Arrange the finished Cream Cheese Ladybugs on a serving platter and serve immediately. Enjoy the playful presentation and creamy flavor!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (856.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2816.5 |
| Total Fat 180.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 70.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g | |
| Cholesterol 229.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3421.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 263.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 38.1g | |
| Protein 41.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 336.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1060.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories