Description
Fresh cucumber cream cheese bites feature a creamy lemon-dill spread layered on bread and topped with crisp cucumber slices. This quick no-cook appetizer is refreshing, elegant, and perfect for brunches, parties, or light snacks.
Ingredients
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Zest of 1/2 large lemon
Juice of 1/2 large lemon
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 small slices white bread or pretzel rolls, sliced
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
Additional fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Extra lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a small bowl.
- Add the chopped dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Arrange the bread slices or pretzel roll slices on a serving platter.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each piece of bread.
- Top each piece with thin cucumber slices.
- Sprinkle lightly with black pepper and a little extra lemon zest.
- Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Use whole wheat bread for a heartier flavor.
Substitute fresh chives or parsley for dill if desired.
Add thinly sliced radishes for extra crunch and color.
Flavored cream cheese such as garlic and herb works well.
For a lower-carb option, use cucumber rounds instead of bread.
Top with smoked salmon for a more substantial appetizer.
Store the cream cheese mixture in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
