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Cucumber canapés are a refreshing and elegant appetizer, perfect for any gathering. Featuring a delightful combination of crisp cucumber, savory fish, and creamy cheese, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your guests. They are simple to prepare and can be assembled just before serving to ensure maximum freshness.
Ingredients
- 300 g cucumbers
- 15 g fresh dill
- 70 g cream cheese
- 150 g smoked salmon or other cured fish
- ½ lemon
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Method
- Prepare all the ingredients by washing and chopping as needed.
- Finely chop the dill and mix it with the cream cheese and a pinch of black pepper to create a flavorful spread.
- Transfer the cheese mixture into a piping bag for easier assembly.
- Cut the cucumbers in half crosswise, then slice a small portion of the skin off the sides to create a stable base for the canapés.
- Use a small tool to scoop out the seeds from the cucumber halves.
- Fill the hollowed-out cucumbers with the dill cream cheese mixture and refrigerate for at least one hour to set.
- Slice the lemon into thin rounds after removing the peel.
- Once the cucumbers are chilled, cut them lengthwise into slices about 1 cm thick.
- Assemble the canapés by skewering a lemon slice followed by a piece of smoked salmon, then inserting it into a cucumber slice filled with cheese.
- Serve the cucumber canapés immediately as a refreshing addition to your party platter. Enjoy!