Holiday Star Cucumber Bites (Printer-Friendly)

Refreshing cucumber slices with creamy spread and colorful garnishes, ideal for holiday appetizers.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 large cucumbers
02 - 1 small red bell pepper
03 - 1 small yellow bell pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Dairy

05 - 7 ounces cream cheese, softened
06 - 2 tablespoons sour cream

→ Pantry

07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Wash and slice cucumbers into 1/3-inch thick rounds. Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, cut a star shape out of the center of half the rounds. Reserve the star cutouts for garnish.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
03 - Finely dice the red and yellow bell peppers.
04 - Apply a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each whole cucumber round using a spoon or piping bag.
05 - Sprinkle diced bell peppers and fresh dill over each bite for color and flavor.
06 - Place a cucumber star on top of each bite, or use additional garnish as desired.
07 - Arrange bites on a platter and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
  • Fresh and colorful appetizer
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or chopped chives to the cream cheese mixture
  • Garnish with pomegranate seeds for a festive touch
03 -
  • Use a sharp star-shaped cookie cutter to create clean edges
  • Prepare the cream cheese mixture ahead of time to let flavors meld
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