Cream Cheese Celery Sticks

Name: Cream Cheese Celery Sticks
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 6 pcs celery (large stalks, ends trimmed); 120 g cream cheese (softened at room temperature); 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 pinch garlic powder; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch paprika (for garnish)

RATING

4.6/5(115)

TASTE SCORE

7/10

Crisp, refreshing celery sticks filled with a smooth and creamy cream cheese spread. This classic American appetizer is ready in minutes, offering a satisfying crunch and a mild, tangy flavor. An easy, no-cook snack that is perfect for parties, lunch boxes, or a quick, guilt-free bite.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

3 PIECES

116 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

6 pcscelery · large stalks, ends trimmed120 gcream cheese · softened at room temperature1 tsplemon juice · freshly squeezed1 pinchgarlic powder1 pinchblack pepper1 pinchsalt1 pinchpaprika · for garnish

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

116

CALORIES · 3 PIECES

Protein2g · 7%

Carbs4g · 14%

Fat10g · 78%

Fiber1g

Sugar2g

Saturated fat6g

Cholesterol33mg

Sodium192mg

Potassium239mg

Phosphorus24mg

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METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~2 min
Prepare the celery stalks.
1.Wash 6 large celery stalks thoroughly under cold water and pat completely dry.
2.Trim the root end and leafy top, then cut each stalk crosswise into 3 equal pieces, about 3-4 inches long.
mix · ~2 min
Make the seasoned cream cheese filling.
1.In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese.
2.Add lemon juice, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
3.Whip with a rubber spatula or fork until smooth, fluffy, and well combined.
TIPMake sure the cream cheese is properly softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
assemble · ~3 min
Fill the celery sticks.
1.Using a small spoon or butter knife, scoop a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture.
2.Fill the hollow channel of each celery piece, pressing gently to fill it completely.
3.Smooth the top so the filling is flush with the edges of the celery.
garnish · ~1 min
Garnish and serve.
1.Arrange the filled celery sticks on a serving platter.
2.Dust the tops very lightly with a pinch of paprika for a hint of color.
3.Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up for a colder, crisper bite.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Pat the celery completely dry after washing so the filling sticks better.
2
Use cream cheese that has been at room temperature for 30 minutes to avoid lumps.
3
For extra crunch, soak cut celery pieces in ice water for 10 minutes, then dry well.
4
Fill the celery just before serving to keep the stalks crisp.
5
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day, but expect softer celery.
6
Run a small spatula along the filling to create a smooth, even top for a neat presentation.

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