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Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery

This Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery is the easiest appetizer you’ll make this week. Crisp celery filled with herb cream cheese for a simple tasty bite. Make the filling before hand and put them together before serving for easy entertaining.

Stuffed celery on a white plate.
Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery

I’m bringing you another super quick and easy Appetizer today. These Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery bites were not only quick to make but they are pretty healthy and so delicious. They are great to serve ahead of a bigger Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner as they are such light little bites!

Close up of stuffed celery.
Herb Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery

What’s This Celery Appetizer Like

  • Difficulty โ€“ This is a really easy recipe to make. You can make the filling up to a day in advance which makes for easy entertaining.
  • Tasteย โ€“ A crisp and fresh appetizer that is great as a light bite before dinner.
  • Serving โ€“ This recipe will make 24 little appetizers. You can adjust serving size in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Cream cheese stuffed celery on a plate.
Herb Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery

Ingredients

  • Cream cheese – I used full fat softened cream cheese as the base of the filling for the celery.
  • Heavy cream – A very small amount of heavy cream is used to lighten the cream cheese.
  • Lemon juice – A tablespoon of lemon juice is added to the filling to add to the flavour.
  • Fresh chives – I used finely chopped fresh chives as the big pop of flavour for my cream cheese filling.
  • Dried herbs – This recipe used a combination of dried basil and dried dill for flavour.
  • Seasonings – I used garlic powder, onion powder and salt as seasonings for the cream cheese filling.
  • Celery – Fresh crisp celery is what you will need for this quick and easy appetizer.

NOTE, The full recipe and ingredient list can be found in the recipe card below.

Ingredients to make stuffed celery.
Ingredients to Make Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients – In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, lemon juice, fresh chives (reserving a few for garnish), dried dill, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
  2. Mix – Use a hand held mixer and mix until it’s smooth, about one minute.
  3. Fill celery – Lay out your celery stick pieces and use a teaspoon to fill the celery. Repeat for all celery pieces.
  4. Garnish and serve – Arrange the celery sticks on a serving platter and garnish with extra fresh chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

  • Prep ahead filling – You can prep this filling ahead up to five days before using. Just make sure it’s covered and kept in the fridge.
  • Clean and store celery – Celery can be prepped and kept in an airtight container up to two days before using. I suggest washing it and allowing it to completely dry before storing to avoid it going limp. Store it in an airtight container on top of paper towels to absorb any moisture.
Celery stuffed with cream cheese.
Stuffed Celery with Herb Cream Cheese

Substitutions

  • Full fat cream cheese – You can easily use light cream cheese for this recipe to lower the calories and fat content in the recipe.
  • Heavy cream – Alternatively you can use light cream, half and half or even Greek yogurt or plain yogurt.
  • Fresh chives – I loved the flavour of fresh chives, but you can use dried chives if you don’t have fresh.
  • Additions and flavour changes – Feel free to add some finely diced scallions or bacon bits to level it up a bit. And if you like heat, why not add about 1/2 teaspoon of hot paprika.
Stuffed celery pieces on a wooden board.
Herb Cream Cheese Stuffed Cream Cheese

Serving

This is a fresh and crisp Appetizer and pairs well with so many other dishes. I’ve listed a few bites below that you might like to serve with these celery sticks.

Close up of stuffed celery on a white plate.
Herb Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will celery stay fresh for in the fridge?

Fresh celery that is crisp when purchased should stay fresh for at least two weeks in the fridge. Make sure it’s wrapped up and stored in the crisper drawer for optimal freshness.

Do you have to peel celery before eating?

You do not have to peel celery before consuming or using. However, it does have a stringy exterior that many people prefer to peel off before serving.

Can you store celery in water?

Yes, you can store celery in water and keep it in the fridge. This will keep the celery crisp. Just be sure to completely dry the celery before using.

Cream cheese stuffed celery.
Stuffed Celery with Herb Cream Cheese


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Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery

This Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery is the easiest appetizer you'll make this week. Crisp celery filled with herb cream cheese for a simple tasty bite. Make the filling before hand and put them together before serving for easy entertaining.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: easy appetizers, no cook appetizers, quick appetizers
Servings: 24 appetizers
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 stalks celery washed, cleaned and cut into approximately 3 inch pieces

Instructions

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, lemon juice, fresh chives (reserving a few for garnish), dried dill, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
  • Use a hand held mixer and mix until it's smooth, about one minute.
  • Lay out your celery stick pieces and use a teaspoon to fill the celery. Repeat for all celery pieces.
  • Arrange the celery sticks on a serving platter and garnish with extra fresh chopped chives. Serve immediately.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 32 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 31mg1%
Potassium 43mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 179IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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By on November 20th, 2024
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