1 (8 oz) container Philadelphia Cream cheese, softened .
2 cucumbers, unwaxed .
1 bunch fresh dill, sliced .
1 pinch salt & fresh ground pepper .
1 (3 oz) package smoked salmon, sliced into small pieces
Directions
Step #1 Using a potato peeler, make stripes on the outside of each cucumber by peeling down the length of the cucumber, leaving every other section intact.
Step #2 Cut off the ends of cucumber & slice into 1-inch rounds.
Step #3 Using a melon baller, scoop out the seeds & inner flesh from the top 2/3's of each cucumber slice to create a tiny bowl in each piece of cucumber(DO NOT scoop all of the way through); Set aside.
Step #4 In a bowl, mix equal parts cream cheese & sour cream.
Step #5 Mix in salmon, lemon juice, shallots, salt & pepper, combining thoroughly.
Step #6 Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag with a star 8 tip.
Step #7 Pipe the filling generously into each cucumber section.
Step #8 Garnish with sprig of dill.
Step #9 As an alternative, use red pepper cream cheese.
Step #10 Enjoy! ;).
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