Cucumber Canapes
Elevate your appetizer game with these elegant and refreshing Cucumber Canapés—perfect for parties, brunches, or light snacks! Featuring crisp slices of English cucumber topped with a velvety cream cheese spread infused with fresh dill, garlic, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, these bite-sized delights strike the perfect balance of freshness and flavor. Crowned with juicy cherry tomato halves and a sprinkle of dill, they’re as eye-catching as they are delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy recipe is ideal for quick entertaining or a wholesome, guilt-free treat. Whether you're searching for low-carb appetizers, vegetarian snacks, or summer party ideas, these cucumber canapés are sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 100 grams Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumber thoroughly and pat it dry.
Step 2
Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices on a serving platter.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, finely chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the cream cheese is smooth.
Step 4
Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip, or use a plastic storage bag and snip off one corner for piping.
Step 5
Pipe a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
Step 6
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Place one tomato half, cut side down, on top of each dollop of cream cheese.
Step 7
Garnish with additional dill sprigs if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (585.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 440.0 |
| Total Fat 34.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol 101mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1514.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.4g | |
| Protein 10.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 180.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1039.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories