Fresh Cucumber Cream Cheese Rolls
A light, refreshing snack featuring crisp cucumber slices rolled with a creamy herb-infused cream cheese filling. Perfect for quick appetizers, potlucks, or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 ounces smoked salmon or deli turkey slices (optional)
- Toothpicks or small skewers (for securing rolls if needed)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers well. Using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife, slice the cucumbers lengthwise into thin strips about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Pat the slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, fresh dill, chives, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well until smooth and evenly mixed.
- Lay one cucumber slice flat on a cutting board. Spread about 1 tablespoon (15g) of the cream cheese mixture evenly along the length of the slice. If using smoked salmon or turkey, place a thin slice on top of the cream cheese.
- Starting from one end, carefully roll the cucumber slice tightly but gently to enclose the filling. Secure with a toothpick if needed. Place the roll seam-side down on a serving platter.
- Once all cucumber slices are rolled, cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
Use a mandoline slicer for uniform thin slices to prevent cracking. Pat cucumber slices dry to avoid sogginess. Use room temperature cream cheese for easy spreading. Chill rolls before serving to help them hold shape. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with plant-based spread. Optional protein additions include smoked salmon or deli turkey. Store rolls in an airtight container lined with paper towels for up to 2 days; avoid freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 2
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