# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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)
→ For the Olive Platter
07 - 5.3 oz green olives, pitted
08 - 5.3 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)
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, and white pepper in a small bowl; mix until smooth and spreadable.
02 - Spoon the cheese mixture onto a large serving platter and sculpt it into the shape of a dove, smoothing the surface gently.
03 - Cut a small triangle from the carrot for the beak and tiny pieces for the feet; place them on the dove. Press two black peppercorns in position for eyes.
04 - Cluster the green, black, and Kalamata olives around the dove to form branches and a festive border. Arrange cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices for color and freshness.
05 - Drizzle the olives and vegetables lightly with olive oil. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs to resemble olive branches in the dove's beak and around the platter.
06 - Refrigerate until ready to serve. Offer with crackers or sliced baguette as desired.
