Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber
Radish Appetizer Recipe

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this is an easy, make in advance, hor d'oeuvre that is not only colorful,
it has a refreshing lemony taste with a cayenne pepper 'kick',
pop one in your mouth and enjoy with a chilled glass of white wine!

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Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Radish Appetizer
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recipe adapted from Bon Appetit

Makes 12 Appetizers

4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh mint, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 teaspoons fresh chives, snipped, divided
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, divided
English cucumber, trimmed, sliced 1/8-inch thick
3 small radishes, trimmed, sliced 1/8-inch thick
French sea salt for sprinkling

In a small bowl combine cheese, fresh mint, lemon juice, salt and cayenne. Add 2 teaspoons chives and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest reserving the remainder for garnish.

Stack a cucumber and radish slice together with a dab of the cheese mixture between to hold slices in place, then top each with 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture. Garnish with the remaining zest and chives, place on a platter, sprinkle with sea salt and serve immediately.

Wine recommendation: Sauvignon Blanc