How to Make Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a refreshing and elegant appetizer to serve at your next gathering? Look no further than these Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon. This easy-to-make dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making it the perfect addition to any party spread.

These delightful cucumber cups are filled with a creamy and tangy dill-infused cream cheese mixture and topped with delicate, smoky slices of salmon. The combination of fresh and vibrant flavors ma...

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Ingredients

  • 24 slices cucmber, each about 3/4-inch thick
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips
  • 24 small fresh dill sprigs

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 24 pieces

  • Form a cup in each cucumber slice by using a melon baller to scoop a 1/2-inch-deep depression from one side. Place cucumbers, scooped-sides down, onto paper towels to drain for 15 minutes.
  • Mix cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
  • Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with a salmon strip and a dill sprig.
  • Nutrition

    49 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 103mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 82mg