Fresh Cucumber Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
A quick and easy light snack featuring crisp cucumber ribbons rolled with a creamy, tangy herb-infused cream cheese filling. Perfect for refreshing, guilt-free snacking or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 roll-ups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 medium English cucumbers
- 8 ounces (225 grams) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: minced chives or finely chopped smoked salmon
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the English cucumbers. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline slicer, slice the cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons about 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thick. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess moisture for about 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with chopped fresh dill, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Fold in optional ingredients like chives or smoked salmon if using.
- Lay a cucumber ribbon flat on a work surface. Spread about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cucumber strip, leaving a small border at the edges.
- Starting at one end, gently roll up the cucumber slice into a tight spiral. Place the roll seam side down on a serving plate.
- Repeat with remaining cucumber ribbons and filling until all are used, yielding about 20-24 roll-ups.
- Cover the plate with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and make roll-ups easier to handle.
Notes
Use English cucumbers for best results to avoid soggy roll-ups. Dry cucumber ribbons well before assembly to prevent excess moisture. Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading. Chill roll-ups before serving to meld flavors and improve handling. Optional add-ins like smoked salmon or chives add variety. Can substitute zucchini ribbons for cucumber in off-season. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 roll-ups
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 3
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