Cranberry Pecan Holiday Celery Boats
Cranberry Pecan Holiday Celery Boats are a delightful appetizer combining crunchy celery with a creamy, flavorful filling topped with cranberries and pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large celery stalks, trimmed and cut into 3–4 inch pieces
- 1 (8 oz / 225g) block cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup toasted pecan halves or pieces
- Extra fresh herbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and dry celery, then cut into even pieces.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese with sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon or pipe the cheese mix into celery hollows.
- Press a few cranberries gently into each stuffed stalk.
- Top with pecans for crunch and flavor.
- Garnish with extra herbs if desired.
- Chill 10 mins to firm up, or serve immediately.
Notes
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 celery boats
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg