This cheese ball igloo with cream cheese olive penguins is an appetizer I love to take to winter parties. It is always a big hit and tasty, too!
I make my favorite cheese ball recipe the night before and press it into a bowl lined with plastic wrap. A couple of hours before the party, I mix up some cream cheese with a little milk so it will be easily spreadable, and after I’ve turned out the cheese ball, I cover it with the cream cheese mixture.
With a toothpick, I make marks to look like ice blocks in an igloo. I scoop out a little spoonful for the entrance and cut “ice blocks” from a block of cream cheese for the door way.
The penguins must be prepared at the last hour so they won’t get limp. I use large olives for the body and small olives for the head. Slit the large olives and fill with cream cheese. Using a toothpick (frilled if you can find them) secure the small olive atop the body.
Use carrot slices for the feet with a wedge cut out for the beak. Make a small slit in the small olive and slip the “beak” in place.
Try it! This cheese ball igloo will be the hit of any party!
Be sure to check out Balancing Beauty and Bedlam for more great appetizers.
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Very cute. I love making recipes that have visual appeal! Even though I don't like black olives, I'll have to try this one for guests!
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Too cute! My girls would love making this. My 8 yr old loves watching food network on the weekend!
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This is so cute. I love the idea!
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Love it, Connie.
Off to stumble it.
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That is SO cute!! I'd hate to mess it up by eating it, thought…but, hey, I'm losing weight, so that might be a benefit.
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I love this igloo! My sister showed me how to make it way back in 1999 and it's been a family favorite ever since.
Great to see it showing up on your blog!
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This is adorable! So simple but soooo creative
Thanks for sharing.
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Very clever! Would definitely be the talk of any party.
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Connie, I shared a fun visual treat on my blog and linked back to this one. It would be fun to have a party where all the food looked *almost* too good to eat!
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