Recipe 9

Watercress Cucumber Cream Bites

Fresh cucumber canapes with a creamy lemon filling, peppery watercress, and a clean little crunch.

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Watercress Cucumber Cream Bites

Ingredients

  • 1 large English cucumber, sliced into thick rounds
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • Small handful of fresh watercress
  • Black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Method

  1. Pat the cucumber rounds dry so the topping sits neatly.
  2. Mix cream cheese, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spoon or pipe the cream onto each cucumber round.
  4. Top with watercress and a little extra lemon zest.
  5. Serve chilled or within an hour for the best crunch.