Pin It A vibrant and fresh spring appetizer featuring crisp vegetables arranged as edible tulip blooms filled with a creamy herb cheese Perfect for festive gatherings or light starters
This recipe always brightens up our party table and impresses guests with its freshness and presentation
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 8 large red or yellow bell peppers 8 long green onions (with stalks) 1 small cucumber 8 cherry tomatoes
- Filling: 200 g (7 oz) cream cheese softened 2 tbsp sour cream 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt and black pepper to taste
- Garnish: Extra chives or microgreens
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly
- Step 2:
- Cut each bell pepper in half lengthwise keeping the stem intact to resemble tulip petals Remove seeds and membranes carefully
- Step 3:
- Trim the green onions to about 12 cm (5 in) and gently slice the white ends lengthwise halfway up creating a stem effect
- Step 4:
- Cut cucumber into thin sticks about 8 cm (3 in) long
- Step 5:
- In a bowl mix cream cheese sour cream chives dill parsley garlic powder salt and pepper until smooth and well combined
- Step 6:
- Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into the hollowed bell pepper halves
- Step 7:
- Insert a green onion stem into each filled pepper cup Tuck a cucumber stick and a cherry tomato into the cheese filling for extra color and texture
- Step 8:
- Arrange on a platter garnish with extra chives or microgreens and serve immediately
Pin It Our family loves making these together especially arranging the tulip petals It has become a fun spring tradition
Required Tools
Sharp knife Mixing bowl Spoon or piping bag Cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese sour cream) Gluten-free always check labels to ensure no cross-contamination in packaged cheeses
Nutritional Information
Calories 110 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 7 g Protein 3 g (per serving)
Pin It These veggie cups offer a perfect combination of crunch and creaminess ideal for any light appetizer
Questions About This Recipe
- → How do you keep the bell peppers crisp?
Store cut bell peppers in cold water in the fridge until assembling to maintain their crunch and freshness.
- → What herbs enhance the filling's flavor?
Fresh chives, dill, and parsley contribute bright and aromatic notes that complement the creamy cheese.
- → Can these cups be prepared in advance?
Yes, prepare the filling and vegetables separately, then assemble shortly before serving to keep textures vibrant.
- → What alternatives work for the cheese filling?
Plant-based cream cheese versions work well for a vegan option, maintaining creamy texture and flavor.
- → How can you add crunch or color variations?
Incorporate finely diced radish or shredded carrot into the filling or garnish with microgreens for extra texture and visual interest.