Cucumber cups are the perfect summer appetizer. They are light, refreshing, and healthy. This Cucumber Cups with Whipped Feta and Dill recipe is easy to make and will be a hit at your next party or potluck. The combination of cool, creamy feta and fresh dill is irresistible.
Cucumber cups can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. So, whether you're hosting a party or just looking for a healthy snack, give this Cucumber Cups with Whipped Feta and Dill recipe a try.
Main Course or Appetizer
Serve them with crackers or baguette slices, or enjoy them on their own. Cucumber Cups with Whipped Feta and Dill are also great as part of a summertime buffet or potluck. Serve them alongside other light appetizers like fresh fruit salad or Caprese skewers. Or, turn them into the main course by adding grilled chicken or shrimp. No matter how you enjoy them, Cucumber Cups with Whipped Feta and Dill are sure to be a hit!
Light and full of flavor,
This dish is light and full of flavor, yet still satisfies those hunger cravings. Cucumbers are a great source of hydration, making them perfect for hot summer days. The feta cheese provides a creamy and tangy contrast to the cucumbers, while the dill adds a touch of sweetness. Plus, this recipe is super easy to make - simply whipped up the feta and dill mixture, then spoon into cucumber cups, and voila! Cucumber Cups with Whipped Feta and Dill are the perfect healthy summer recipe.
*Cucumbers can be peeled, partially peeled, or unpeeled depending on personal preference.
Ingredients
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: n/a
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz. Feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoon half & half
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill (or 2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 medium cucumbers, cut into 4-5 equal-sized sections*
Garnish: (optional)
Fresh dill and/or mint sprigs
Directions
Directions:
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, Feta cheese, half & half, dill weed, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Use a hand mixer or immersion blender to mix everything until it is light and fluffy. Set the bowl aside.
- Cut each cucumber section so that the bottom is flat and the top is angled. Carefully scoop out the inside of each section with a small measuring spoon, leaving enough space on the bottom and sides to form a small "cup."
- Transfer some of the whipped Feta mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a large tip (or use a plastic sandwich bag with one of the bottom corners removed). Carefully pipe the whipped Feta into each cucumber cup. Then, set the cucumber cups on a serving platter.
- Serve immediately garnished with sprigs of fresh dill and/or mint, if desired
