HERBED CREAM CHEESE CUCUMBER ROUNDS

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Categories     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Mint     Cucumber     Radish     Chive     Gourmet

Yield Makes 32 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon table salt
Pinch of cayenne, or to taste
1/2 medium seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped)
3 medium radishes
Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Special equipment: a Japanese Benriner* or other adjustable-blade slicer
Garnish: tiny fresh mint leaves and finely grated fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Stir together cream cheese, herbs, zest, lemon juice, table salt, and cayenne.
  • Slice 32 (1/8-inch-thick) rounds from cucumber with slicer. Trim bottoms from radishes, then slice into 32 (1/16-inch-thick) rounds with slicer. Top each cucumber slice with a radish slice and 1/2 teaspoon herbed cream cheese. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and serve immediately.
  • *Available at Asian markets and cookware shops.

Crystal Booysen
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I love how versatile these cucumber rounds are. You can serve them as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a main course.


Nashima Kazi
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I've never made cucumber rounds before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great!


yogesh hamal
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These cucumber rounds are the perfect appetizer for a party or potluck.


Usame Mohamed
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I love the pop of flavor from the herbs in these cucumber rounds.


Maisha Munjirin
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These cucumber rounds are a great way to sneak some veggies into your diet.


Asmita Rokaya
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I've made these cucumber rounds several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


ArfanArfan ArfanArfan
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These cucumber rounds are so light and refreshing, they're the perfect appetizer for a summer party.


Amelija Sabonyte
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I made these cucumber rounds for a baby shower and they were a big hit!


Allessandro Williams
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These cucumber rounds are the perfect finger food for a party.


Okafor Chidinma
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I love that these cucumber rounds can be made ahead of time, so I can relax and enjoy my party.


Mahoro Noreen Trophy
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These cucumber rounds are a great way to use up leftover cream cheese.


Muusa Hamim
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I'm always looking for new and easy appetizers to make, and these cucumber rounds fit the bill perfectly.


Bruce Sargent
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These cucumber rounds are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can handle them.


shahan akhtar
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The combination of the creamy cheese and the crisp cucumber is perfect. I also love the pop of flavor from the herbs.


Mahmud Akash
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I love how refreshing these cucumber rounds are. They're the perfect appetizer for a hot summer day.


Hubdar Ali
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These herbed cream cheese cucumber rounds were a hit at my party! They're so easy to make and they look so elegant.