Easy 5-Ingredient Bridal Shower Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites
A quick and elegant snack featuring fresh cucumber slices topped with a creamy dill and lemon zest cream cheese mixture, perfect for bridal showers and parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- Zest of 1/2 a lemon
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumbers well and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds, aiming for consistent thickness.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Fold together until smooth and evenly mixed.
- Using a small spoon or piping bag, spread or pipe about 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice, covering the center without spilling over the edges.
- Lightly sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper on top. Optionally, garnish with a tiny sprig of dill or a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Chill the assembled bites in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and keep cucumbers crisp.
Notes
Bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing for easier spreading. Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and thinner skin to avoid sogginess. Dry cucumber slices on paper towels before assembly to prevent watery bites. Assemble just before serving if prepping ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cucumber cream che
- Calories: 3540
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 1.5
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
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