
Cucumber Rounds with Herbed Cream Cheese
15min
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165
Chef's Note
For the best texture and flavor, make the herbed cream cheese mixture up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully. Just bring it to room temperature for about 20 minutes before piping onto the cucumber rounds for easier spreading.
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Ingredients
1 medium English cucumber
4 oz cream cheese
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh chives
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 medium red radishes
1/4 cup microgreens
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 2
Finely chop 1 tablespoon each of fresh dill, chives, and parsley.
- 3
Mince 1 garlic clove very finely or use a microplane to grate it.
- 4
In a medium bowl, combine 4 oz softened cream cheese, the chopped herbs, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
- 5
Wash and dry 1 English cucumber, then slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds. For a decorative touch, run a fork down the sides of the cucumber before slicing to create ridges.
- 6
Thinly slice 3 radishes using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- 7
Transfer the herbed cream cheese to a piping bag fitted with a star tip, or use a small spoon.
- 8
Arrange the cucumber rounds on a serving plate. Pipe or spoon about 1 teaspoon of the herbed cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber round.
- 9
Top half of the rounds with a radish slice and the other half with microgreens for variety.
- 10
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Drizzle this mixture lightly over the cucumber rounds.
- 11
Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
165
4g
8g
14g
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