Perky Penguins

Transform your next party platter into a whimsical winter wonderland with these adorable Perky Penguins! Crafted from simple ingredients like creamy, tangy cream cheese, briny black olives, and crisp carrot slices, this no-cook appetizer combines charm and flavor in every bite. Each delightful penguin features a carrot wedge “beak” and flat “feet,” while its cream cheese-filled olive “belly” adds a rich, savory touch. Perfect for holiday gatherings, kids' parties, or any event that deserves a playful twist, these bite-sized creations are as fun to assemble as they are to eat. Ready in just 30 minutes, Perky Penguins are sure to be the conversation centerpiece of your next celebration.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 18

Ingredients

• 18 pieces Large black olives
• 18 pieces Small black olives
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 large Carrot
• 18 pieces Toothpicks

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrot and cut it into 18 thin round slices, each about 1/8-inch thick. These will serve as the penguin feet.

Step 2

Cut a small triangle wedge from each carrot slice to create a V-shape that looks like penguin feet. Save the small triangle pieces to use as penguin beaks.

Step 3

Take the large black olives, and using a sharp knife, carefully cut a vertical slit along one side of each olive to create a hollow cavity.

Step 4

Fill a piping bag or small plastic sandwich bag with cream cheese and cut a tiny hole in one corner. Pipe the cream cheese into the slit of each large black olive to create the penguin’s white belly.

Step 5

Insert the small carrot triangles created earlier into the small black olives to serve as penguin beaks. Push the triangles into the olive holes carefully to secure them.

Step 6

Assemble the penguins by stacking components together: Place a carrot slice (feet) on the bottom, a cream cheese-filled large olive (body) on top, and finally, a small black olive with a carrot triangle (head) on top.

Step 7

Secure the stacked penguin with a toothpick, piercing from the top of the small olive all the way down to the carrot slice.

Step 8

Repeat the assembly process for all 18 penguins.

Step 9

Arrange the Perky Penguins on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy their adorable charm and delicious flavor!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(536.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	902.1

Total Fat 87.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 114.5mg	0%
Sodium 3019.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 9.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 311.6mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 456.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.6%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 14.6%