A little cucumber cream cheese sandwich is the perfect Dilly Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites (appetizer) for any holiday, game day, or gathering.
These cucumber bites are a great addition to any party menu, any time of year. Made with crunchy cucumbers, and a lemony-dill cream cheese mixture, each bite is topped with a tiny amount of lemon zest. Every bite is so fresh and amazing!
Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites
Perfect for game day or a St. Patrick’s Day party or gathering, serve these easy cucumber appetizers. Also delicious for a summer or springtime–made with fresh dill, cucumber, and lemon zest! You may also want to try our Cucumber Bites on a Stick–also fun for a party.
Why we love this this recipe
- Everyone loves easy cucumber appetizers!
- The perfect “bite” with the freshest flavor. Lemon, cucumber, and dill–a match made in heaven!
- Whip up for a crowd or make just a few to snack on. Cucumber bites for the win!
Gather these simple ingredients:
My neighbor, Ellie, brought me delicious Santa Teresa Femminello Lemons from San Diego, so this is what we made with fresh lemons!
How do you make cucumber bites?
- In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare bread slices on a platter. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture onto each slice. Place cucumber slices on top.
- When ready to serve, lightly sprinkle the bites with pepper and more lemon zest.
- Optional to add a few sprinkles of fresh chopped dill.
Tips and substitutions:
- Optional to use a sharp knife to peel alternating strips of skin from the cucumber.
- You can use “light” cream cheese.
- Swap out the dill for basil. You’ll be surprised at how fresh and tasty these cucumber bites are with basil.
- Use any bread or crackers (but crackers tend to get soggy quicker).
- For a different flavor, use lime instead of lemon.
- Make ahead (up to 4 hours) for any party.
- Double or trip the recipe for a large party. Serve on The Big Board or a large plate or platter.
Love, love, love, love, love these little bites of springtime goodness–any time of year!
You can also serve these for an afternoon tea! Bring a plate to a party and watch them disappear!
- Optional to use a sharp knife to peel alternating strips of skin from the cucumber.
- You can use “light” cream cheese.
- Swap out the dill for basil. You’ll be surprised at how fresh and tasty these cucumber bites are with basil.
- Use any bread or crackers (but crackers tend to get soggy quicker).
- For a different flavor, use lime instead of lemon.
- Make ahead (up to 4 hours) for any party.
- Double or trip the recipe for a large party. Serve on The Big Board or a large plate or platter.
Love, love, love, love, love these little bites of springtime goodness–any time of year!
You can also serve these for an afternoon tea! Bring a plate to a party and watch them disappear!
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir and salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare bread slices on a board or platter. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture onto each slice. Place cucumber slices on top.
- When ready to serve, lightly sprinkle the bites with pepper and more lemon zest.
- In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir and salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare bread slices on a board or platter. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture onto each slice. Place cucumber slices on top.
- When ready to serve, lightly sprinkle the bites with pepper and more lemon zest.
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