Cucumber Dill Cream Cheese Bites (Printable Version)

Bite-sized cucumber rounds topped with herbed cream cheese deliver refreshing, elegant flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
02 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Slice the cucumber into uniform, thin rounds and arrange on a serving platter.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and evenly blended.
03 - Using a small spoon or piping bag, spread or pipe the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
04 - Refrigerate assembled bites until ready to serve for optimal freshness.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Made in under fifteen minutes
  • No cooking needed for hot summer days
  • Uses just a handful of fresh affordable ingredients
  • Always looks impressive on a platter
  • Kids eat these as eagerly as adults
02 -
  • Light on calories compared to many creamy appetizers
  • Gluten free by nature so perfect for guests with dietary restrictions
  • Perfect make ahead snack
03 -
  • Pat the cucumber slices dry with a paper towel for best topping adhesion
  • Let the cream cheese warm slightly but not melt so it stays creamy but spreadable
  • Chill the bites after assembling even just ten minutes before serving deepens the flavor

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