Description
Elegant Caviar Cucumber Bites recipe featuring creamy dill spread, crisp cucumber, and paddlefish caviar—perfect for parties and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Mexican crema (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Zest from one lemon
- 1 small cucumber
- 24 crackers
- ¼ cup paddlefish caviar
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Mexican crema. Stir until completely smooth and well blended.
- Add the chopped fresh dill, salt, and lemon zest to the mixture. Mix gently to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Taste the spread and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or dill to suit your preference.
- Thinly slice the cucumber into uniform rounds. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Arrange the crackers on a serving platter. Spread a generous layer of the cream mixture onto each cracker.
- Top each cracker with a slice of cucumber.
- Carefully spoon a small amount of paddlefish caviar onto each cucumber slice.
- Garnish with extra fresh dill and serve immediately.
Notes
Keep the cream mixture chilled until ready to assemble for the best texture.
Use a non-metal spoon when handling caviar to preserve its delicate flavor.
Assemble just before serving to keep crackers crisp.