Ingredients for - Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon

1. Cucmber, each about 3/4-inch thick 24 slices
2. Cream cheese, softened 4 ounces
3. Chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons
4. Lemon zest 1 teaspoon
5. Fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon
6. Ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon
7. Smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips 4 ounces
8. Fresh dill sprigs 24 small

How to cook deliciously - Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon

1 . Stage

Form a cup in each cucumber slice by using a melon baller to scoop a 1/2-inch-deep depression from one side. Place cucumbers, scooped-sides down, onto paper towels to drain for 15 minutes.

2 . Stage

Mix cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.

3 . Stage

Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with a salmon strip and a dill sprig.