# What You'll Need:
→ 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 fresh dill sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Wash cucumbers and cut lengthwise into 1/8 inch (4 mm) thin, even slices.
02 - Use a star-shaped cookie cutter (1.2–1.6 inch diameter) to cut stars from cucumber slices. Place on paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and uniform.
04 - Transfer the cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a small star tip, or use a plastic bag with a snipped corner as an alternative.
05 - Arrange cucumber stars on a serving platter. Pipe a small dollop of the cheese mixture onto each star.
06 - Decorate each star with a tiny piece of diced red bell pepper and a fresh dill sprig for a festive appearance.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to enhance flavors.
