Description
Cucumber Cream Cheese is a fresh and creamy spread combining crisp, finely grated cucumber with smooth cream cheese, fresh herbs like dill and chives, a touch of garlic powder, and bright lemon juice. This refreshing, flavorful dip is perfect for sandwiches, bagels, crackers, tea sandwiches, or as an easy party appetizer that can be prepared quickly without cooking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 medium cucumber, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumber: Finely grate the cucumber. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much moisture as possible to avoid a watery spread.
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and stir it until smooth and creamy to ensure easy blending with the other ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the grated cucumber, chopped fresh dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated for balanced flavor.
- Refrigerate: Cover the mixture with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This rest time allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the cucumber cream cheese spread on bagels, bread, or crackers. It also works well as a dip for fresh vegetables, enhancing any snack or appetizer platter.
Notes
- Removing excess moisture from the cucumber is essential to keep the spread thick and creamy.
- For extra freshness and flavor, add a pinch of lemon zest.
- Store the spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- For a smoother texture, briefly pulse all ingredients in a food processor before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
