Ms Jenny Benedict's Famous Cucumber Spread
Ms. Jenny Benedict's Famous Cucumber Spread is a light, refreshing, and creamy delight that’s perfect for elegant tea parties, summer gatherings, or everyday snacking. Featuring the crisp freshness of grated cucumber paired with tangy cream cheese, a hint of zesty lemon juice, and the aromatic charm of fresh dill, this spread strikes the ideal balance of flavor and texture. The secret to its irresistibly smooth consistency lies in squeezing out all excess liquid from the cucumber, ensuring a rich, velvety finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile spread is a crowd-pleaser whether served with crackers, as a sandwich filling, or alongside your favorite crudités. Refrigerate for a deeper infusion of flavors and enjoy this sophisticated treat that's as easy to make as it is to love!
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Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp White pepper
Directions
Step 1
Peel and finely grate the cucumber using a box grater.
Step 2
Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This step is crucial to prevent the spread from becoming watery.
Step 3
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Step 4
Add the grated cucumber, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and white pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Step 5
Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice as needed.
Step 6
Refrigerate the spread for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve chilled with sliced bread, crackers, or as a filling for cucumber tea sandwiches. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (668.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1079.7 |
| Total Fat 100.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 48.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g | |
| Cholesterol 259.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1971.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.4g | |
| Protein 16.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 290.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 918.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories