Creepy Crawly Ants on a Log Charcuterie Board
A fun, nostalgic party snack that doubles as a healthy and playful charcuterie board centerpiece. Crunchy celery sticks filled with creamy peanut butter or cream cheese and topped with “ants” like raisins, cranberries, or chocolate chips. Great for kids and adults alike!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 large celery stalks
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 20 red grapes halved
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Wash and trim 5 large celery stalks. Cut each into 4-inch pieces.
- Arrange the celery pieces on a large serving board or tray.
- Use a butter knife to spread about 1–2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter or softened cream cheese into the groove of each celery stick.
- Drizzle honey over the filled celery if desired.
- Decorate the tops with raisins, dried cranberries, mini chocolate chips, or halved grapes to resemble "ants."
- Press toppings gently into the spread so they stay in place.
- Arrange pretzel sticks and additional snacks (like apple slices or crackers) around the celery logs to complete your charcuterie board.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.