Cucumber Rounds With Herbed Cream Cheese Recipes

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 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.