Cucumber Canapés with Whipped Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Basil
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
American, International, Canadian, Vegetarian, gluten-free
Cucumber Canapés with Whipped Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Basil
Description
This recipe creates a refreshing canapé by spreading a whipped feta mixture onto thick cucumber slices. The whipped feta is made by blending crumbled feta and softened cream cheese with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth and creamy. The flavor is tangy with mild saltiness and a silky mouthfeel from the cream cheese and olive oil.
Each cucumber slice is topped with a spoonful of the whipped cheese, then garnished with chopped sun-dried tomatoes that add a chewy texture and concentrated tomato flavor. Fresh chopped basil adds herbaceous brightness. The canapés combine the crisp, watery cucumber with creamy, tangy, and aromatic toppings for a pleasing contrast.
These canapés are ideal for serving at gatherings as finger food or light starters, requiring no cooking and minimal assembly.
Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta:
- 6 ounces feta cheese crumbled, good quality
- 2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/3 cup olive oil
For the Cucumbers:
- 2 cucumber sliced, large
- sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup basil chopped, fresh
Instructions
- First, make the whipped feta. Place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until the cheeses are mixed. Add the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and turn on the food processor. With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream through the tube. Turn off the food processor.
- Place a dollop of whipped feta in the center of each cucumber slice. Top with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Serve.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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