Holiday Star Cucumber Bites (Printable)

Festive cucumber slices adorned with creamy spread and vibrant garnishes for easy, refreshing bites.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Wash and slice cucumbers into 1/3-inch thick rounds. Cut a star shape from the center of half of the rounds using a small star-shaped cookie cutter and reserve the cutouts for garnish.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
03 - Finely dice the red and yellow bell peppers.
04 - Spoon or pipe a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each whole cucumber round.
05 - Sprinkle diced bell peppers and fresh dill over each topped cucumber round.
06 - Top each bite with a cucumber star or garnish as desired.
07 - Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Festive and refreshing appetizer
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or chopped chives to the cream cheese mixture
  • Garnish with pomegranate seeds for a festive touch
03 -
  • Use fresh dill for the best flavor and color
  • Star-shaped cutter size affects garnish look, try different sizes for variety
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