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Fresh Benedictine Spread Recipe Easy Homemade Snack on Crisp Cucumber Rounds

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A quick and easy creamy cucumber and cream cheese spread flavored with onion and fresh herbs, perfect for serving on crisp cucumber rounds as a light snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large English cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated or minced white onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: a small pinch of sugar or honey

Instructions

  1. Peel the cucumber and roughly chop into chunks (about 5 minutes).
  2. Finely grate or mince the onion and squeeze out excess moisture using paper towels; set aside.
  3. In a food processor, combine chopped cucumber and softened cream cheese. Pulse until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in grated onion, chopped dill or chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed. If too thick, add a teaspoon of cold water or lemon juice to loosen.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the spread firm up.
  6. While chilling, slice another cucumber into 1/4-inch (6 mm) rounds for serving and arrange on a platter.
  7. Just before serving, spoon or pipe the Benedictine spread onto each cucumber round and garnish with a sprig of dill or fresh herbs.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from grated onion to avoid watery spread. Use softened cream cheese for a smoother texture. Pulse cucumbers and cream cheese in short bursts to prevent thinning. Chill spread for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor. Slice cucumber rounds fresh before serving to keep crispness. Can substitute plant-based cream cheese for dairy-free version. Optional sweetener can balance tartness if needed.

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