Culinary Delight: Herb-Infused Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites with Cherry Tomatoes 😋
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (1 Brick) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or thyme
- 3 to 4 long cucumbers, peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt, to taste
- Paprika or Cajun spice mix, for garnish
Instructions:
- Begin by creating the herbed cream cheese: Using a stand mixer, blend the softened cream cheese with ranch dressing and fresh herbs until thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag equipped with a star tip.
- Prepare the cucumbers by removing the peel and scoring the sides with a fork. Slice them into 1-inch pieces. Utilize a melon baller to create a half-moon crater on one side of each cucumber piece.
- Pipe the herb-infused cream cheese into the created crater, leaving about 1/2 inch protruding from the top.
- Enhance each cucumber bite by adding a halved cherry tomato, partially buried into the herb cream cheese.
- Sprinkle additional salt, herbs, and spice mix for an extra burst of color. Chill the bites in the fridge until ready to serve.
Savor the exquisite flavors of these herb-infused cream cheese cucumber bites with a burst of freshness from cherry tomatoes. 😋