# Components:
→ 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 (plus extra for garnish)
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
# Method Steps:
01 - Wash and slice cucumbers lengthwise into thin slices approximately 0.16 inches thick.
02 - Use a 1.2–1.6 inch star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from cucumber slices. Place stars on paper towel to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Transfer 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 serving platter and pipe a small dollop of cheese mixture onto each star.
06 - Top each assembled star with a small piece of red bell pepper and a sprig of dill for decorative effect.
07 - Serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour before serving to enhance flavors.
