Cucumber Bites Appetizers With Herb and Garlic Cream Cheese

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Inside: Easy party appetizer idea with crisp cucumber and a simple herb-and-garlic cream cheese topping. These cucumber bites are great low-carb appetizers, party finger foods, or healthy snacks.

These cucumber bites appetizers with herb and garlic cream cheese are a quick and easy party food idea to make whenever you want to serve something light and refreshing.

They’re made with crisp cucumber rounds and a simple, yet delicious herb-and-garlic cream cheese spread.

Although I usually serve these little finger foods at parties, they’re also the perfect low-carb appetizers or snacks for those following the keto diet.

Cucumber Bites Appetizers With Herb and Garlic Cream Cheese - cucumber rounds topped with a homemade herb, garlic,and parmesan cream cheese mix.

This recipe makes 25 cucumber rounds, so it’s just right for a snack board or passed appetizer tray for a family gathering or garden party in spring.

How To Make These Cucumber Bites Appetizers

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe

½ large English cucumber
3 oz light cream cheese
3 oz full-fat cream cheese (like Philadelphia)
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Wash the cucumber half and cut it into 25 thick slices.

2. Lay the slices on a paper towel, sprinkle them with salt, and let them sit for five minutes to release excess moisture.

3. After five minutes, pat the cucumber rounds dry with another paper towel.

4. In a small bowl, combine both cream cheeses, the Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, oregano, parsley, thyme, dill, basil, salt, and pepper.

Mix until smooth and evenly blended.

5. Using a small spoon or a piping bag, top each cucumber slice with a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.

6. Arrange the cucumber rounds on a serving tray, and sprinkle them with a bit of dried parsley or dill.

7. Serve chilled.

Important Recipe Notes

Cut the cucumber into about 1/2-inch slices. Any thinner than that, and they won’t be able to hold the topping; any thicker than that, and the cucumber will overpower the cream cheese flavors.
Don’t skip the first step! Salting the cucumber slices and patting them dry is super important as it helps keep the cream cheese in place and prevents watery bites.
If you’ve done the first step, these cucumber appetizers will last chilled in the fridge for a couple of hours. Just cover them lightly to keep the cream cheese fresh.
If you want a bit more flavor, you can add a tiny squeeze of lemon juice to the cream cheese mix for a bright, zesty note.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These crisp cucumber bites pair perfectly with the creamy, herby topping and make a light appetizer or party snack.
They’re really quick and easy to put together – the bites are ready in 15 minutes with no cooking required!
With their bite-ready size, they’re the perfect finger food for spring parties, showers, and brunches.
It’s a light recipe, but they’re still very satisfying.