# The Ingredients 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 and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
07 - 1 tbsp red bell pepper, finely diced (optional)
08 - Extra dill sprigs
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Wash and slice the cucumbers lengthwise into thin, even slices approximately ¼ inch thick.
02 - Use a star-shaped cookie cutter (about 1.2 to 1.6 inches diameter) to cut stars from the cucumber slices. Place on a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
03 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and homogeneous.
04 - Transfer the cheese mixture into a piping bag fitted with a small star tip or a plastic bag with a snipped corner for piping.
05 - Arrange cucumber stars on a serving platter. Pipe a dollop of cheese mixture onto each star.
06 - Top each star with a small piece of red bell pepper and a sprig of dill. Serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour before serving.
