Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Rounds Food

CUCUMBER SLICES WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Stir together cream cheese, herbs, zest, lemon juice, salt and cayenne.
• Slice 16 (¼ inch thick) rounds from cucumber. Trim bottoms from radishes, then slice thinly using mandolin or sharp paring knife. Top each cucumber slice with a radish slice and 1 teaspoon herbed cream cheese. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest, if desired.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate up to one hour.
• Sprinkle with course sea salt just before serving.

HERBED CREAM CHEESE CUCUMBER ROUNDS

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.

CUCUMBER ROUNDS WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Add the softened cream cheese, dill weed, dill pickle juice, granulated onion or onion powder, granulated garlic or garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl of a stand mixer, a large bowl with a hand mixer, or a bowl with a sturdy spoon. Mix on high (or mix aggressively by hand) until the cream cheese is soft, smooth, and all other ingredients are evenly distributed. Scrape into a pastry bag fitted with whichever tip you prefer, a zipper top bag, or a bowl which is then covered with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

CUCUMBER ROUNDS WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• ADD the softened cream cheese, dill weed, dill pickle juice, granulated onion or onion powder, granulated garlic or garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl of a stand mixer, a large bowl with a hand mixer, or a bowl with a sturdy spoon. Mix on high (or mix aggressively by hand) until the cream cheese is soft, smooth, and all other ingredients are evenly distributed.
• SCRAPE into a pastry bag fitted with whichever tip you prefer, a zipper top bag, or a bowl which is then covered with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
• SLICE the chilled cucumber into ¼-inch thick rounds. Pipe, squeeze, or spread the herbed cream cheese mixture into the center of each round. Serve immediately.

CUCUMBER SLICES TOPPED WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Process or blend 1st 8 ingredients together until smooth.
• Cut cucumber into 5mm slices and top with cheese mixture.
• Garnish with extra oregano and red pepper pieces.
• Note: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. This time is not included in the preparation time.

VEGAN CUCUMBER TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Stir together cream cheese and herbs. Season lightly with salt.
• Spread 1 tablespoon herbed cream cheese on each bread slice. Shingle cucumber rounds on top of four bread slices. Season with salt and pepper. Sandwich with remaining bread slices, cream cheese-side down.
• Using a sharp knife, cut off crusts, then cut sandwiches into triangles or fingers. Lightly dip one edge of each sandwich in chives; serve.

HERBED CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Blend or process all ingredients until smooth.
• Store covered in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight before using to allow flavours to develop.