Crisp cucumber cups shaped like snowflakes filled with a creamy, tangy blend, perfect for festive gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 large cucumbers
02 - ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
03 - ½ cup finely diced celery
04 - ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
→ Dairy
06 - ½ cup softened cream cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
→ Pantry
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
# Directions:
01 - Wash, peel, and slice cucumbers crosswise into 2-inch thick rounds.
02 - Use a small snowflake-shaped cookie cutter to cut each round into snowflake shapes.
03 - Hollow the center of each snowflake with a melon baller or small spoon, leaving a ¼-inch thick base and sides. Drain on paper towels.
04 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
05 - Gently fold diced red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and fresh dill into the cream mixture.
06 - Spoon or pipe the prepared filling into each hollowed cucumber cup.
07 - Top each cup with pomegranate seeds and chopped chives. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving.
