Cream Cheese with Pickled Cucumber
Description
This appetizer is quick and simple to prepare. It’s a wonderful snack you can take with you on a picnic, on the train, or to work. It literally takes just 10 minutes to make! You can add a new ingredient each time and get a cottage cheese appetizer with a refreshed flavor. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the specified ingredients. Use cream cheese and mayonnaise of any fat content.
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Step 2
Place the cream cheese in a deep bowl. Peel a garlic clove and rinse it, then press it into the cheese mixture. Add salt and ground black pepper. If desired, you can add various seasonings and spices to taste.
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Step 3
Cut the pickled cucumbers into a fine dice and add them to the bowl. You can use salted cucumbers instead, but in that case add the chopped cucumbers after 5 minutes so the brine releases from them.
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Step 4
Add the mayonnaise and mix thoroughly. At this stage, you can fold chopped dill, parsley, arugula, etc. into the mixture. If you use sour cream instead of mayonnaise, keep in mind that the appetizer will keep for only one day.
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Step 5
Place the cream cheese appetizer in a bowl, ramekin, or sauce boat and serve at the table. You can prepare it in advance and chill it in the refrigerator.