Description
Cranberry Pecan Holiday Celery Boats combine crisp celery, creamy filling, and crunchy pecans for a festive appetizer that’s simple to prepare and a hits at gatherings.
Ingredients
- Celery Stalks
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
- Garlic Powder
- Fresh Parsley or Dill
- Salt & Pepper
- Dried Cranberries
- Toasted Pecan Halves or Pieces
- Extra Fresh Herbs
Instructions
- Wash celery stalks and slice into 3–4 inch pieces.
- Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in garlic powder, herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Fill each celery piece with the creamy mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Top with dried cranberries and toasted pecans.
- Garnish with extra herbs and chill for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a protein boost, opt for Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Assemble celery boats just before serving for optimal crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 celery boat
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg