Description
Fresh cucumber rounds topped with creamy, herb-infused cream cheese make a quick, refreshing, low-carb, high-protein snack ready in 10 minutes. These bites are naturally hydrating and ideal for weight management.
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅕ teaspoon black pepper
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (for garnish)
- Extra fresh dill sprigs (for garnish)
- Everything bagel seasoning (for garnish)
- Smoked paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Slice cucumbers into ½-inch thick rounds, aiming for 40 to 48 pieces.
- Lay cucumber rounds on a clean towel or paper towels and pat the tops dry to remove excess moisture.
- Combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a medium bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add chopped dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture; stir until combined.
- Transfer the herbed cream cheese to a piping bag fitted with a star tip or use a small spoon for spreading.
- Pipe or spread approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each cucumber round, forming a small mound.
- Top each bite with your chosen garnishes: halved cherry tomatoes, fresh dill sprigs, everything bagel seasoning, or smoked paprika.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to 4 hours.
Notes
- Replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt cream cheese for higher protein and fewer calories.
- Use 1 teaspoon dried dill for every tablespoon of fresh dill required.
- Add 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix for a ranch flavor.
- Top with smoked salmon pieces and capers for an elegant variation.
- Mix in ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for deeper savory flavor.
- Hollow out the center of thicker cucumber slices to create cups that hold more filling.
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature 30 minutes before mixing for a lump-free spread.
- Pat cucumber slices completely dry before topping to prevent the cream cheese from sliding off.
- Use English cucumbers for less watery bites with fewer seeds.
- Store the topping and cucumbers separately for up to 3 days; assemble no more than 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American