Cucumber Bites with Herbed Cream Cheese & Tomato — the title alone conjures pictures of a balmy Mediterranean coast, the place culinary magic ensues with the best, freshest substances. This appetizer is a trifecta of sensory delights: the cool, crisp chew of cucumber; the lushness of herbed cream cheese; and the burst of succulent tomato.
From elegant dinner events to laid-back picnics, this dish seamlessly suits any event. Every chew is a harmonious melody of flavors and textures, providing a refreshing counterpoint to richer dishes like a well-curated cheese and charcuterie board.
CUCUMBER BITES WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE & TOMATO
Components:
2 English cucumbers, sliced into 1/2 inch discs
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, complete or halved
Herb unfold (available or use the recipe under)
For the Herb Unfold:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup contemporary Parmesan, finely grated
1/4 cup bitter cream
1/4 cup contemporary parsley, minced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
For the home made herb unfold, whisk collectively all substances in a bowl till creamy and clean.
Use a melon baller to scoop out a small hole in every cucumber slice.
Crown every cucumber chew with a cherry tomato, both complete or halved. Garnish with a petite parsley leaf for an added contact of magnificence.
Chill the bites within the fridge till you’re able to dazzle your company.
Serve and benefit from the symphony of Mediterranean flavors in each chew.
Credit score: Seobegi
