Easy Low-Carb Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese
These easy low-carb cucumber bites with cream cheese are a fresh, creamy, and crisp snack perfect for any occasion. Ready in under 20 minutes, they combine a fluffy cream cheese topping with refreshing cucumber slices for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (sea salt or kosher salt preferred)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, for sprinkling on top
- Optional garnish: a few small capers or finely chopped chives
Instructions
- Wash and dry cucumbers thoroughly. Slice into ½-inch rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Lay cucumber slices on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Soften cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for about 30 minutes if not already softened.
- In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Whip the mixture using an electric mixer or hand whisk on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy and smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, dollop or pipe about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika lightly over each bite. Add optional capers or chives if desired.
- Place assembled bites on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled straight from the fridge for maximum crispness. Store leftovers in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers for up to 24 hours.
Notes
If cream cheese mixture is too stiff, add about 1 tablespoon of milk to soften without losing texture. Use English cucumbers for best results; peel regular cucumbers to avoid bitterness. Assemble bites just before serving or chill up to 24 hours to keep cucumbers crisp. For dairy-free version, substitute with plant-based cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cucumber bite
- Calories: 35
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 1.5
- Protein: 1
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