Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Crackers are the perfect appetizer for spring entertaining. Made with a combination of fresh herbs and cucumber slices, this recipe takes only 10 minutes to make!
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It seems that when spring arrives, get-togethers, parties, baby showers, and so on, make a come back as well. It also means saying goodbye to all those delicious, stick-to-your-ribs comfort foods, and hello to more fresh fruits and vegetables! These Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Crackers are the perfect snack for spring entertaining.
When the weather is beautiful, I don’t really want to be baking and cooking in a hot kitchen. I want to be enjoying the day and the company of my friends and family. Easy appetizers and finger foods, that are incredibly delicious, are a must!
This super easy recipe is actually a twist on classic Cucumber and Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches. Instead of bread, crackers provide the perfect crunchy base for cream cheese blended with a combination of fresh herbs. A slice of crisp cucumber tops them off!
Why This Recipe Works
- Fresh herbs provide a more intense flavor to homemade Herbed Cream Cheese Spread.
- This recipe only takes around 10 minutes to make, making it a great appetizer or snack option when time is limited.
- Extra Herbed Cream Cheese can be used on bagels, sandwiches, and wraps!
How to Make Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Crackers
Prep!
You want to be sure to set your cream cheese out about an hour before you need to it allow it come to room temperature. This will make mixing in the herbs and spreading the cream cheese onto the crackers much easier!
Finely chop the herbs and cut the cucumber into slices that are about 1/4 inch thick, then cut each slice into quarters.
Create!
Mix the herbs into the softened cream cheese until well-combined.
Spread the cream cheese onto the crackers and top with a piece of cucumber.
Present!
Place the Herbed Cream Cheese and Cucumber Crackers onto a serving tray.
Alternatively, you can set out a bowl of the Herbed Cream Cheese, crackers, cucumber pieces, and cheese spreaders for guests to assemble their own crackers.
Tips & Techniques for the Best Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Crackers
- Make sure to set the cream cheese out at least an hour before you need it to allow it to come to room temperature.
- Any combination of fresh herbs can be used. I prefer to use chives, basil, and either dill or parsley.
- Add a clove of minced garlic to make a Garlic Herb Cream Cheese, if preferred.
FAQ’s
- What herbs are best to use in Herb Cream Cheese? You can use any combination of fresh herbs, but chives, basil, dill, thyme, oregano, and parsley are the most commonly used.
- What is Herbed Cream Cheese used for? Herbed Cream Cheese is commonly used as a spread or dip for crackers and vegetables. You can also use it on sandwiches, wraps, bagels, and so much more!
Other Recipes to Try
- Mini Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
- Mini Cucumber Bites
- Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Bites
- White Cheddar Apple Crackers with Honeyed Walnuts
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Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Crackers
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese * at room temperture
- 1 teaspoon chives * minced
- 1 teaspoon basil * minced
- 1 teaspoon parsley * minced
- 40 crackers * any variety you prefer
- 1 large cucumber
Instructions
- Finely chop the chives, basil, and parsley.
- Cut the cucumber into 10 slices that are about 1/4 inch thick, then cut each slice into quarters.
- Mix the herbs into the softened cream cheese until well-combined.
- Spread the cream cheese onto the crackers and top each with a piece of the cucumber.
Notes
Tips & Techniques for the Best Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Crackers
- Make sure to set the cream cheese out at least an hour before you need it to allow it to come to room temperature.
- Any combination of fresh herbs can be used. I prefer to use chives, basil, and either dill or parsley.
- Add a clove of minced garlic to make a Garlic Herb Cream Cheese, if preferred.
FAQ’s
- What herbs are best to use in Herb Cream Cheese? You can use any combination of fresh herbs, but chives, basil, dill, thyme, oregano, and parsley are the most commonly used.
- What is Herbed Cream Cheese used for? Herbed Cream Cheese is commonly used as a spread or dip for crackers and vegetables. You can also use it on sandwiches, wraps, bagels, and so much more!
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on April 10, 2017. The post was updated in March 2019 with new images and text to include tips, techniques, and FAQ’s.
