Description
A crisp, creamy, and refreshing appetizer, these cucumber bites are made with a smooth cream cheese base, fresh dill, and crunchy cucumber. Perfect for parties or a quick snack, they require no cooking and are ready in minutes.
Ingredients
1 cucumber
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Cherry tomatoes (optional, for garnish)
Fresh dill sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, fresh dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
- Garnish each bite with half a cherry tomato or a small sprig of dill, if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
Store in a single layer in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Use a piping bag with a decorative tip for a more elegant presentation.
Substitute cream cheese with goat cheese, ricotta, or Greek yogurt for variation.
Add smoked salmon or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg