Chilled Cucumber Bites with Zesty Cream Cheese

Ingredients

- 2 medium cucumbers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh dill sprigs for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cucumbers:
- Peel the cucumbers partially, creating a striped pattern by running a vegetable peeler down the length of the cucumbers while leaving strips of skin intact.
- Slice the cucumbers into 1/2-inch rounds and use a melon baller or a small spoon to scoop out a small portion in the center of each slice, creating a cavity for the filling. Be careful not to scoop all the way through.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.

3. Assemble the Cucumber Bites:
- Using a small spoon or a piping bag, fill each cucumber cavity with a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture.
- Top each filled cucumber bite with a halved cherry tomato, pressing it gently into the cream cheese.

4. Garnish:
- Add a small sprig of fresh dill on top of each cucumber bite for garnish.

5. Chill and Serve:
- Arrange the bites on a serving platter and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve cold as a refreshing snack.

Preparation Time

PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time

PT0M
None

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Cucumber bites, cream cheese snack, healthy snack, zesty cucumber, dill cream cheese, no-cook snack, cucumber appetizer, refreshing bites, chilled snacks, quick snacks

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 460

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