Description
Crisp celery sticks become elegant appetizers when filled with rich, creamy pecan spread. Mediterranean-inspired flavors combine smooth textures and nutty undertones, offering guests a delightful prelude to any gathering with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large celery stalks
- 4 ounces (120 grams) cream cheese
- ¼ cup (25 grams) pecans
- ⅓ cup (35 grams) pecorino cheese powder
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- ½ small red onion
- Paprika, for sprinkling
- Black pepper, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Craft a velvety filling by pulsing cream cheese with finely minced red onion, toasted pecans, and pecorino cheese powder in a food processor until the mixture achieves a luxurious, uniform consistency.
- Carefully wash and pat dry celery stalks, ensuring they are crisp and clean for optimal presentation.
- Delicately spoon the creamy pecan blend into each celery channel, filling them generously but without overflowing.
- Enhance the flavor profile by lightly dusting the stuffed celery sticks with a subtle sprinkle of smoky paprika and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Arrange the elegant appetizers on a serving platter, ensuring they are positioned to showcase their vibrant colors and textures.
- Serve the stuffed celery immediately to maintain their crisp texture and maximize the sensory experience of the rich, creamy filling.
Notes
- Prep these delightful appetizers in just 10 minutes, perfect for quick entertaining or sudden snack cravings.
- Crisp celery provides a low-carb, nutrient-packed vessel for the rich, creamy pecan filling.
- Pecorino cheese powder adds a tangy, sharp flavor that elevates the entire appetizer’s taste profile.
- Chilling the filled celery sticks for 15 minutes before serving can help the mixture set and intensify flavors.
- Store any unused filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for future snacking.
- Swap pecans with toasted almonds or walnuts for a different nutty variation if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg