Ingredients
1 large seedless cucumber
3 tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
36 slice party rye
12 oz. cream cheese
1 scallion
1 Persian cucumber
Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Step 1Using a box grater, coarsely grate the cucumber lengthwise, stopping when you get to the seedy center. Transfer the cucumber to a bowl and stir in the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Let stand for 15 minutes.Step 2If using rye bread slices, use a 2-inch-round cookie cutter to cut out 36 rounds from the bread. Cover with a slightly damp towel.Step 3Transfer the grated cucumber to a colander to drain; squeeze out the excess liquid. Return it to the bowl and stir in the cream cheese and scallion. Spread the cucumber cream cheese on the bread rounds, top each with a Persian cucumber slice and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle with pepper and serve. Looking for party-ready recipes? Try our top guacamole recipes, birthday cakes, or punch recipes.
