Description
These Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Celery Bites are a crisp and refreshing appetizer filled with creamy cheese, tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and fresh green onions for the perfect sweet and savory bite.
Ingredients
- 8 to 10 celery stalks, washed and trimmed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely sliced
- Extra chopped pecans for garnish (optional)
- Additional dried cranberries for garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the celery stalks thoroughly and trim both ends.
- Cut each celery stalk into bite-sized pieces about 3 to 4 inches long.
- Pat the celery dry with paper towels to help the filling stay in place.
- In a medium bowl, stir the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the chopped dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and sliced green onions to the cream cheese.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Using a spoon or small spatula, generously fill each celery piece with the cream cheese mixture.
- Arrange the filled celery bites on a serving platter.
- Garnish with additional chopped pecans, dried cranberries, or parsley if desired.
- Chill for 15 to 20 minutes before serving for a firmer texture and refreshing flavor.
Notes
- Use whipped cream cheese for a lighter and fluffier filling.
- Walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds can replace pecans.
- Add a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.
- Dried cherries can be substituted for cranberries.
- Add garlic powder or onion powder for more savory flavor.
- Cucumber boats make a refreshing alternative to celery.
- Prepare the filling ahead of time and fill the celery shortly before serving for maximum crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as the celery and cream cheese texture may become watery after thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
