Cucumber and Cream Cheese Appetizers
Elevate your next gathering with these refreshing and crowd-pleasing Cucumber and Cream Cheese Appetizers. Perfectly balancing creamy and zesty flavors, this no-cook recipe features crisp cucumber rounds topped with a velvety cream cheese mixture infused with garlic, dill, parsley, and a hint of fresh lemon juice. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, these bite-sized delights are as beautiful as they are delicious, with the option to add cherry tomato accents for a pop of color and extra flavor. Ideal for parties, picnics, or light snacks, these appetizers are a keto-friendly, gluten-free treat that pairs sophistication with simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumber
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Dried dill
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 10 whole Cherry tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic powder, dried dill, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Using a hand mixer or a spatula, blend the mixture until smooth and evenly incorporated.
Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a small cut in one corner.
Pipe a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
Optionally, slice cherry tomatoes in half and place one half on top of the cream cheese for added color and flavor.
Arrange the topped cucumber slices on a serving platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate them for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.4 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.1 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1333 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1975 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
