Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites
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4.9
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites
Description
This recipe brings together peeled, sliced English cucumbers topped with a smooth cream cheese blend containing chopped fresh dill, horseradish, and optional heavy cream for texture. The smoked salmon pieces sit atop each cucumber slice, secured by toothpicks for easy serving. The cream cheese mixture is whipped to a light, spreadable consistency that complements the cool crunch of the cucumber and the savory smoky flavor of the salmon.
The combination provides a mild tang from the cream cheese balanced by the herbal note of dill and a sharp bite from horseradish. Prepared chilled, the bites remain fresh and refreshing, making them suitable for gatherings or as a quick snack.
These can be assembled shortly before serving to maintain cucumber crispness and cream cheese freshness. The recipe suggests chilling cucumber slices while preparing the cheese mixture to streamline the process.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumber English variety, peeled and cut into 1 inch rounds
- 1 pound smoked salmon cut into bite sized pieces
- cream cheese 8 ounce package, softened
- 3 tablespoons dill fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon horseradish more or less to taste
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream optional
- Toothpicks or tiny party forks
Instructions
- Peel cucumbers and slice them into 1" circles. Arrange on a platter as desired. Place in the refrigerator while preparing the cream cheese.
- Place cream cheese, dill, horseradish, and cream in a large bowl. Beat until well combined (a handheld mixer really helps here.)
- Spread 1 teaspoon of cream cheese on top each cucumber slice (more or less to taste), then top each slice with a bite sized piece of smoked salmon. Insert a toothpick down the center to keep in place.
- Serve at once, or keep in the refrigerator until needed.
Notes
- Make these cucumber bites close to serving time to keep the cucumber crisp and the cream cheese fresh.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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