Best 3 Penguins And Cheese Ball Igloo Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Penguins and Cheese Ball Igloo! This playful and festive dish is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Dive into the creamy depths of our savory cheese ball, nestled snugly within an igloo made entirely of crispy crackers. The adorable penguin-shaped cheese balls, adorned with carrot hats and olive eyes, add a touch of whimsy to this delightful appetizer. Accompany this centerpiece with an assortment of dippers, including colorful veggie sticks, zesty crackers, and sweet fruit slices. Don't forget our refreshing penguin punch, a vibrant blend of tropical flavors, to complete your Antarctic adventure.

This article offers a collection of recipes that will guide you in crafting this enchanting dish. Learn how to whip up the delectable cheese ball filling, construct the sturdy cracker igloo, and create the charming penguin cheese balls. Discover the secrets behind our vibrant penguin punch, ensuring a perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to recreate this whimsical dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Prepare to embark on a culinary expedition to the South Pole, where flavors dance and creativity reigns supreme!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

IGLOO SPREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE PENGUINS



Igloo Spread with Cream Cheese Penguins image

Kids love helping make this fun appetizer. Plan a family day in the kitchen a day before your party to allow plenty of time to enjoy creating this Arctic treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 5h10m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup crumbled blue cheese (4 oz)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 package (8 oz) firm cream cheese
1 tablespoon milk
18 jumbo pitted ripe olives, (from 5 3/4-oz can)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
1 carrot, at least 6 inches long and 1 inch in diameter
18 small pitted ripe olives
18 frilled toothpicks
Carrot curl, if desired
Rosemary sprig, if desired
Red bell pepper pieces, if desired
Crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Line 1-quart bowl with plastic wrap. In food processor, place Cheddar cheese, blue cheese, 1 package softened cream cheese, the bacon bits, onions and pepper sauce. Cover and process, using quick on-and-off motions, until thoroughly mixed. Press cheese mixture into bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
  • Invert cheese mixture onto upside-down glass plate or pie plate, forming igloo shape. Remove about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture from one side to make 2x2 1/2-inch arched doorway.
  • Cut two 3/8-inch slices from end of block of firm cream cheese; reserve. Beat remaining cream cheese and the milk with electric mixer on medium speed until blended and smooth. Frost glass plate and igloo with cream cheese mixture; smooth with spatula. Draw lines across igloo, using toothpick, to look like ice blocks. Cut each reserved cream cheese slice into 4 rectangles. Use 6 to 8 rectangles to form door canopy. Cover loosely and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To make penguins, cut a slit from top to bottom on each jumbo olive on one side only. Insert about 1 teaspoon cream cheese into olive to fill cavity. Cut carrot into 1/4-inch slices; cut small notch out of each carrot slice to form feet. Press cutout notch piece into center of small olive to form beak (if necessary, pierce olive with small paring knife or toothpick to make a hole). Using a frilled toothpick, stack head (small olive), body (jumbo olive) and feet (carrot slice), adjusting so that beak, cream cheese breast and notch in carrot slice line up. (Penguins will stand better if olives are stacked with larger holes facing downward.)
  • To serve, cut flag shape from carrot curl and secure on toothpick; insert into top of igloo. Garnish igloo with rosemary, bell pepper and cream cheese penguins. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1/2 g

PENGUINS AND CHEESE BALL IGLOO



Penguins and Cheese Ball Igloo image

I found these cute great conversation pieces in 1999. I was working in Sioux Narrows, Ontario Canada. We were having our Christmas Party and had to bring a dish. When I saw this recipe I thought what a great thing to make. It was way easier than I thought. I have been making a Styrofoam Igloo because I was always coming home with...

Provided by Sherry Watson

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 oz philadelphia cream cheese
1 can(s) colossal black olives pitted
1 can(s) small black olives pitted
1 carrot
18 long cocktail toothpick
CHEESE BALL

Steps:

  • 1. Peel the carrot and cut into eighth inch thick circles and cut out a V to resemble the penguins feet. Keep the piece to put in the small black olive as the penguin's beak. Now take the colossal olive and slit down one side so you can put a piece of cream cheese in to represent the penguin's white front. This becomes the body. Take the small V carrot piece, you are going to put it in the small black olive by making a slit in the olive and push in the piece. This becomes the head. Now to assemble; put the long cocktail toothpick through the head into the body and onto the feet. You have 1 Penguin. Make as many as you like. I always make 18 - 24 Penguins. People love to eat them.
  • 2. Now for the cheese ball I make my favourite one. It has to be in the shape of an igloo. Put the cheese ball in a small bowl lined with plastic wrap. After set turn the ball onto a platter or board lined with aluminium foil. Take off the plastic wrap. Spread cream cheese over the cheese ball and make lines on it that resembles ice blocks. Make the entrance of the Igloo by making blocks from the cream cheese and attaching them to the cheese ball.
  • 3. To assemble it on your platter, make it look how ever you like. I put a Canadian Flag on the top of the Igloo, holly near the door, Christmas trees around etc. So that's why I started using a styrofoam igloo because it looked to cute to eat I was always told.

CREAM CHEESE PENGUINS



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Just imagine a cute display of penguins, made with black olives, carrots and cream cheese! You can add scarves and hats by using fresh red pepper strips, or canned pimentos cut into different shapes. Use frilly toothpicks if you can.

Provided by Valerie Cain Cuff

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids     Cute and Fun

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

18 jumbo black olives, pitted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
18 small black olives
1 carrot

Steps:

  • Cut a slit from top to bottom, lengthwise, into the side of each jumbo olive. Carefully insert about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese into each olive. Slice the carrot into eighteen 1/4 inch thick rounds; cut a small notch out of each carrot slice to form feet. Save the cut out piece and press into center of small olive to form the beak. If necessary cut a small slit into each olive before inserting the beak.
  • Set a big olive, large hole side down, onto a carrot slice. Then, set a small olive onto the large olive, adjusting so that the beak, cream cheese chest and notch in the carrot slice line up. Secure with a toothpick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 104.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese: Use a firm cheese that can hold its shape, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or cream cheese. If you are using a soft cheese, such as Brie or Camembert, you can firm it up by freezing it for 30 minutes before you start.
  • Use cold ingredients: Cold ingredients will help the cheese ball stay together better. Make sure your cheese, cream cheese, and butter are all cold before you start mixing them.
  • Work quickly: Cheese balls are best when they are served fresh. Once you have mixed the ingredients, shape the cheese ball and coat it in the desired topping immediately.
  • Chill the cheese ball before serving: Chilling the cheese ball for at least 30 minutes before serving will help it hold its shape and make it easier to cut.
  • Serve with crackers, bread, or vegetables: Cheese balls are delicious served with a variety of accompaniments. Some popular options include crackers, bread, vegetables, and fruit.

Conclusion:

Cheese balls are a delicious and easy appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a cheese ball recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give one of these cheese ball recipes a try.

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