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Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese. Cold appetizers for party make ahead

Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Makes 24 bites

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill plus small sprigs for garnish
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon torn into small ribbons
  • 1 tablespoon capers drained

Instructions

  • Lay the cucumber rounds on a paper towel lined tray and pat the tops dry so the topping does not slide.
  • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest and chopped dill until light and fluffy.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or a zip top bag with a corner snipped off.
  • Pipe a small swirl of the mixture onto each cucumber round.
  • Top each round with a ribbon of smoked salmon, folding it gently so it sits like a little wave.
  • Scatter a few capers and a small sprig of dill over each bite.
  • Arrange the bites in a single layer in an airtight container, cover, and refrigerate overnight, up to 12 hours, so the cucumber stays crisp rather than watery.
  • Transfer to a serving plate straight from the fridge.

Good to Know

No dill on hand? Fresh chives give the same sharp, green bite.