Description
Delightful and whimsical ladybug-inspired snacks perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (bell peppers, olives, etc.)
- Round crackers (e.g. Ritz or similar)
- Black chocolate chips or mini chocolate candies
- Fresh parsley or lettuce for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth. Fold in finely chopped vegetables until evenly distributed.
- Assemble the Ladybugs: Place a round cracker on a serving plate. Use a spoon to dollop a small amount of the creamy filling on top of the cracker.
- Create Ladybug Features: Place another cracker on top of the filling, creating a ‘sandwich’. Press black chocolate chips or candies onto the top cracker to represent ladybug spots.
- Garnish and Display: Arrange fresh parsley or lettuce around the ladybugs on the serving plate. Serve immediately for the best freshness!
Notes
For added flavor, swap cream cheese with flavored varieties. Gluten-free options are available by using gluten-free crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ladybug
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg