Spiral Cucumber Ribbon Trees (Printable)

Crisp cucumber ribbons shaped into festive trees with creamy cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers
02 - 6 cherry tomatoes

→ Dairy

03 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Herbs & Seasonings

04 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes & Assembly

07 - 12 small pretzel sticks
08 - 12 star-shaped yellow bell pepper slices (optional)
09 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Wash cucumbers thoroughly. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, slice cucumbers lengthwise into long, thin ribbons.
02 - Combine cream cheese with dill, chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
03 - Cut each cherry tomato in half.
04 - Thread one cucumber ribbon onto a pretzel stick, folding it back and forth to form a zigzag, tree-like shape.
05 - Pipe or spoon a small dollop of herbed cream cheese onto the base of each cucumber tree.
06 - Place a cherry tomato half or star-shaped bell pepper slice on top of each tree, and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
07 - Arrange the cucumber trees upright on a serving platter and serve immediately to maintain texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to assemble, perfect for last-minute parties.
  • Visually stunning, making your holiday table memorable.
  • Light, refreshing, and vegetarian friendly.
  • Gluten-free option available with simple ingredient swaps.
02 -
  • Use a sharp mandoline for consistent, thin cucumber ribbons.
  • Tighten the folds tightly on the pretzel stick for stable trees.
  • Prepare the cream cheese mixture ahead of time to speed up assembly.
  • Serve immediately to maintain crunchiness and freshness.
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