Stuffed Celery
Stuffed celery, it's easy to make and kids love it. My Great Grandma always made this and my cousins and I used to fight over the last piece.
Stuffed celery, it's easy to make and kids love it. My Great Grandma always made this and my cousins and I used to fight over the last piece.
- Carbohydrate 0.23857734375 g
- Cholesterol 0.5255859375 mg
- Fat 1.2403125 g
- Fiber 0.124312503486872 g
- Protein 0.47946796875 g
- Saturated Fat 0.162241171875 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (3g)
- Sodium 0.5891015625 mg
- Sugar 0.114264840263128 g
- Trans Fat 0.109807734375 g
- Calories 13 calories
Step-by-step
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and sour cream.
- Stir in the walnuts and chopped olives.
- Spread filling onto the celery pieces.
- It's also good on crackers.
Softened cream cheese must reach room temperature at approximately 68 degrees Fahrenheit to achieve a uniform emulsion when blended with sour cream and mix-ins. Celery stalks provide a rigid structural container with high water content, creating a crisp acoustic and tactile snap that directly counterbalances the dense, fat-rich dairy filling. When filling the fibrous channel of the stalk, using a offset spatula guarantees even distribution without tearing the delicate vascular bundles of the vegetable.
Complementary Pairings and Fresh Elements
Pairing this rich snack requires items that cut through the high fat content of cream cheese and walnuts. Acidic, briny, or aggressively toasted components create the necessary palate contrast. Serve these stalks alongside toasted sourdough bread slices, where the dry crumb absorbs excess moisture, or position them next to cured meats like prosciutto, utilizing the sodium and protein to balance the cooling dairy notes. Substituting jarred pimento-stuffed olives with freshly brined Castelvetrano olives introduces a brighter, fruitier acidity, whereas utilizing raw, unroasted walnuts instead of toasted ones removes deep pyrazine flavor compounds, resulting in a cleaner, grassier profile.
- If the dairy filling separates or appears greasy, fold in an additional tablespoon of chilled sour cream to restore moisture balance.
- Store assembled pieces in a sealed airtight container lined with damp paper towels for up to 4 hours before serving to prevent the celery edges from drying out and curling.
- Toast walnuts at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes to activate essential oils before chopping.
