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Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Celery Bites

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 20–24 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Celery Bites are a fresh, crunchy, creamy appetizer that comes together in just minutes. Each celery piece is filled with a rich cream cheese mixture loaded with sweet dried cranberries, buttery pecans, a touch of honey, and a little savory flavor from green onions and garlic powder. They are perfect for holiday trays, potlucks, family gatherings, snack boards, or any time you need a quick no-cook appetizer that looks pretty and tastes delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 celery stalks, washed and trimmed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: extra chopped pecans and cranberries for topping
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the celery:
    Wash and dry the celery stalks very well. Trim the ends, then cut each stalk into 2–3 inch pieces.
  2. Make the cream cheese filling:
    In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, chopped cranberries, chopped pecans, green onions, honey, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Mix until creamy:
    Stir everything together until the filling is thick, smooth, creamy, and evenly combined.
  4. Fill the celery:
    Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture into each celery piece. For a prettier finish, use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
  5. Add the topping:
    Sprinkle extra chopped cranberries and pecans over the top for a colorful, party-style presentation.
  6. Chill and serve:
    Serve right away, or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving for a firmer, chilled texture.
  7. This recipe is completely no-cook, making it a great last-minute appetizer when you need something quick but still pretty and flavorful.
  8. Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing. Soft cream cheese blends much more easily and creates a smooth, creamy filling without lumps.
  9. Dry the celery well after washing. Extra water can make the filling slide off or become watery, so patting the celery dry helps everything stay fresh and crisp.
  10. The filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. For best texture, fill the celery close to serving time.

Notes

  1. This recipe is completely no-cook, making it a great last-minute appetizer when you need something quick but still pretty and flavorful.
  2. Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing. Soft cream cheese blends much more easily and creates a smooth, creamy filling without lumps.
  3. Dry the celery well after washing. Extra water can make the filling slide off or become watery, so patting the celery dry helps everything stay fresh and crisp.
  4. The filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. For best texture, fill the celery close to serving time.
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 celery bite
  • Calories: 45
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 55 mg
  • Fat: 3.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 8 mg

Keywords: cranberry pecan cream cheese celery bites, celery appetizers, holiday celery bites, cream cheese celery snacks, no cook appetizer, cranberry pecan appetizer

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