Description
A classic, easy-to-make appetizer featuring crisp celery stalks filled with a sweet and tangy cream cheese mixture studded with dried cranberries and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 8 large celery stalks, ends trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped cranberries, chopped pecans, honey, orange zest, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well blended and smooth.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, generously fill each celery piece with the cream cheese mixture, mounding it slightly in the center.
- Arrange the stuffed celery on a serving platter. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and filling to firm up.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.