Cucumber and Cream Cheese Appetizers
Elevate your next gathering with these refreshing and crowd-pleasing Cucumber and Cream Cheese Appetizers. Perfectly balancing creamy and zesty flavors, this no-cook recipe features crisp cucumber rounds topped with a velvety cream cheese mixture infused with garlic, dill, parsley, and a hint of fresh lemon juice. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, these bite-sized delights are as beautiful as they are delicious, with the option to add cherry tomato accents for a pop of color and extra flavor. Ideal for parties, picnics, or light snacks, these appetizers are a keto-friendly, gluten-free treat that pairs sophistication with simplicity.
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Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumber
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Dried dill
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 10 whole Cherry tomatoes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic powder, dried dill, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Using a hand mixer or a spatula, blend the mixture until smooth and evenly incorporated.
Step 4
Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a small cut in one corner.
Step 5
Pipe a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
Step 6
Optionally, slice cherry tomatoes in half and place one half on top of the cream cheese for added color and flavor.
Step 7
Arrange the topped cucumber slices on a serving platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate them for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1213.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 955.8 |
| Total Fat 79.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 46.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g | |
| Cholesterol 229.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1333.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.5g | |
| Protein 21.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 386.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1974.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories