Spiral Cucumber Ribbon Trees (Print)

Crisp cucumber ribbons folded into festive tree shapes, garnished with creamy cheese and fresh herbs.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers
02 - 6 cherry tomatoes

→ Dairy

03 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Herbs & Seasonings

04 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes & Assembly

07 - 12 small pretzel sticks
08 - 12 star-shaped yellow bell pepper slices (optional)
09 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Wash cucumbers thoroughly. Using a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler, slice them lengthwise into long, thin ribbons.
02 - Combine softened cream cheese with fresh dill, chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
03 - Cut each cherry tomato in half.
04 - Thread one cucumber ribbon onto a pretzel stick, folding it back and forth to form a zigzag shape resembling a tree.
05 - Spoon or pipe a small dollop of the herbed cream cheese at the base of each assembled tree.
06 - Top each tree with a half cherry tomato or optional star-shaped bell pepper slice.
07 - Optionally, sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds over the trees.
08 - Arrange the completed trees upright on a serving platter and serve immediately to maintain crispness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to assemble, requiring no cooking time.
  • Fresh, crisp cucumbers provide a refreshing crunch.
  • Elegant presentation perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free friendly with simple ingredient swaps.
  • A fun and creative way to serve veggies to guests of all ages.
02 -
  • Use a mandoline slicer for consistent cucumber ribbons that fold easily.
  • Softened cream cheese blends better with herbs and achieves a smoother texture for piping.
  • Cut cherry tomatoes evenly to create uniform tree decorations.
  • Assemble trees shortly before serving to maintain freshness and crispness.
  • Experiment with garnishes like sesame seeds or poppy seeds for a subtle nutty crunch.
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