Herbed Cream Cheese Appetizers
Elevate your appetizer game with these elegant Herbed Cream Cheese Appetizers, a bite-sized blend of fresh, vibrant flavors perfect for any gathering. This no-cook recipe combines velvety cream cheese whipped with fragrant fresh dill, parsley, and chives, enhanced with a hint of lemon and garlic for a tangy, savory depth. Each dollop of this herby spread is piped onto crisp crackers and topped with a burst of color and freshness from juicy cherry tomatoes and cool cucumber slices. Quick to prepare yet irresistibly delicious, these appetizers bring sophistication to your table in just 15 minutes, making them an ideal choice for effortless entertaining. Whether for parties, potlucks, or as an elegant snack, these herbed cream cheese bites are sure to impress and delight. Perfect for showcasing fresh herbs and easy-to-find ingredients, they’ll quickly become your go-to recipe for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 24 pieces crackers (such as Ritz or water crackers)
- 12 pieces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 12 slices cucumber, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Using a hand mixer or a spatula, mix the ingredients until well combined and creamy.
Place the prepared herbed cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with one corner snipped off for easy application.
Lay the crackers on a serving platter in a single layer.
Pipe a small dollop of the herbed cream cheese mixture onto each cracker.
Top half of the crackers with a halved cherry tomato and the other half with a thin cucumber slice.
Garnish with additional chopped herbs if desired for an extra touch of color and flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. These appetizers are best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.4 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.9 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 4197 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.2 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 991 mg | 21% | |
*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.
