A festive cheese dove surrounded by assorted olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and rosemary for a colorful presentation.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dove
01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - Pinch of white pepper
05 - 1 small carrot (for beak and feet)
06 - 2 black peppercorns (for eyes)
→ Olive Platter
07 - 5.25 oz green olives, pitted
08 - 5.25 oz black olives, pitted
09 - 3.5 oz Kalamata olives, pitted
10 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
11 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
12 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish and olive branches)
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, and white pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
02 - On a large serving platter, shape the cheese mixture into a dove using a spatula or spoon. Smooth the surface gently.
03 - Cut a small triangle from the carrot for the beak and two small pieces for the feet. Attach them to the dove shape. Press black peppercorns onto the dove for the eyes.
04 - Place green, black, and Kalamata olives in clusters around the dove to form branches and a festive border.
05 - Distribute halved cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices around the platter for color and freshness.
06 - Drizzle the olives and vegetables lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
07 - Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs to resemble olive branches, placing some in the dove's beak and around the platter.
08 - Refrigerate until ready to serve. Optionally, accompany with crackers or sliced baguette.
