Description
Fresh, crisp, and creamy, these Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese Filling are the perfect quick appetizer for parties, brunches, afternoon tea, healthy snacks, and easy entertaining. Cool cucumber slices paired with a rich herb cream cheese filling create a light yet satisfying bite that looks elegant while requiring very little preparation. Whether you need quick food ideas for gatherings, a refreshing summer snack, or an easy recipe for holiday platters, these cucumber bites deliver incredible flavor with simple ingredients. Their refreshing texture and creamy filling make them ideal for low-carb appetizers, healthy snack trays, brunch ideas, and party finger foods. With fresh herbs, smooth cream cheese, and crisp cucumbers, this recipe is simple enough for beginners while still impressive enough for special occasions.
Ingredients
2 large English cucumbers
8 ounces cream cheese softened
2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil optional
2 ounces smoked salmon optional
1 teaspoon paprika optional
1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning optional
2 tablespoons microgreens optional
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped optional
Instructions
1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water and pat them completely dry using paper towels.
2. Slice the cucumbers into even rounds about 1/4-inch thick using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer.
3. Place the cucumber slices on paper towels and lightly blot away excess moisture to keep the bites crisp.
4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Mix the filling thoroughly until smooth and creamy using a spoon or hand mixer.
6. Taste the filling and adjust the seasoning if desired.
7. Spoon or pipe a small amount of cream cheese filling onto each cucumber slice.
8. Garnish the cucumber bites with paprika, fresh herbs, smoked salmon, or microgreens if desired.
9. Arrange the cucumber bites on a serving platter.
10. Refrigerate the bites for 15 to 20 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
11. Serve chilled and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Pat the cucumber slices dry before assembly to prevent excess moisture from thinning the cream cheese filling.
Allow the cream cheese to soften fully at room temperature for a smoother and fluffier filling.
For the freshest texture, assemble the cucumber bites shortly before serving and keep them chilled until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 cucumber bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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