# Ingredient list:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers
→ Cheese Mixture
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp sour cream
04 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp lemon juice
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
08 - 1 tbsp red bell pepper, finely diced (optional)
09 - Extra dill sprigs
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Wash and slice cucumbers lengthwise into even slices approximately 1/8 inch thick.
02 - Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from cucumber slices. Place stars on paper towels to absorb moisture.
03 - Mix cream cheese, sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Transfer the cheese mixture into a piping bag fitted with a small star tip or use a plastic bag with a snipped corner.
05 - Arrange cucumber stars on a serving platter and pipe a small dollop of cheese mixture onto each star.
06 - Decorate each star with a bit of diced red bell pepper and a dill sprig. Serve immediately or chill up to one hour before serving.
