Ingredients
- 8 celery stalks, washed and trimmed
- 115 g cream cheese, softened
- 85 g blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 pitted green olives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the celery stalks thoroughly and trim the ends.
- Cut each celery stalk into pieces about 7–8 cm (3 inches) long.
- In a medium bowl combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Mix until the filling becomes smooth and creamy.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, fill the hollow center of each celery stick with the cheese mixture.
- Slice the green olives in half and gently press one half into the top of each filled celery piece.
- Arrange the Martini Sticks on a serving platter.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
- Refrigerate for about 20 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to make the filling smooth and easy to pipe.
- Prepare the filling up to 3 days in advance and store in the refrigerator.
- Fill the celery shortly before serving to keep it crisp.
- Chopped walnuts or pecans can be added to the filling for extra texture.
- Feta, goat cheese, or extra cream cheese can replace blue cheese for a milder taste.
- Serve chilled or slightly cool for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 55 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
