Holiday Star Cucumber Bites (Print Version)

Festive cucumber rounds topped with creamy spread and colorful peppers, perfect for sharing.

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash cucumbers and slice into 1/3-inch thick rounds. Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, cut star shapes from the center of half the rounds; set star cutouts aside for garnish.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; mix until smooth and creamy.
03 - Finely dice 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 atop each cucumber bite for color.
06 - Top each bite with a cucumber star cutout or additional garnish if desired.
07 - Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Bright and colorful presentation
02 -
  • Use fresh dill for the best flavor
  • Vegan alternatives can be made with plant-based cream cheese and sour cream
03 -
  • Ensure cucumbers are very dry to prevent sogginess
  • Use a sharp star-shaped cookie cutter for clean shapes
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