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Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery

Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery: A Flavorful Delight

A quick and easy gluten-free appetizer, Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery combines creamy cheese with sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Cranberries Chopped; can substitute with chopped apricots or raisins.
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional.
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar Optional for sweetness.
For the Celery
  • 4 stalks Celery Sticks Cut into 3-inch sticks.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag or small spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the celery stalks under cold running water and pat them dry. Cut the celery into 3-inch sticks.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese, chopped cranberries, and pecans. Add vanilla extract and blend until smooth.
  3. Fill each celery stick with the cranberry pecan cream cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
  4. Place the stuffed celery on a platter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with chopped pecans or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest filling. You can prepare the filling a day in advance to save time.

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