Holiday Star Cucumber Bites (Printable)

Refreshing cucumber slices with creamy topping and vibrant garnishes for a festive touch.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste

# How-to:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and refreshing appetizer
  • Easy to prepare and visually appealing
02 -
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese sour cream)
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based cream cheese and sour cream
03 -
  • Use fresh dill for the best flavor
  • Keep cucumber slices dry to prevent sogginess
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