This elegant appetizer features crisp cucumber halves stuffed with a rich and tangy mixture of Roquefort cheese, fresh lime juice, and caraway seeds. The cool, watery crunch of the cucumber provides the perfect contrast to the bold, salty bite of the blue cheese. Toasted hazelnuts add a satisfying nutty texture and depth of flavor, while a hint of white pepper brightens the profile. It is an ideal starter for summer gatherings, wine nights, or as a sophisticated addition to a charcuterie board. Despite its complex flavor profile, it comes together quickly with minimal cooking, making it a reliable favorite for last-minute entertaining.
Cucumber Stuffed With Roquefort & Hazelnuts
Description
This elegant appetizer features crisp cucumber halves stuffed with a rich and tangy mixture of Roquefort cheese, fresh lime juice, and caraway seeds. The cool, watery crunch of the cucumber provides the perfect contrast to the bold, salty bite of the blue cheese. Toasted hazelnuts add a satisfying nutty texture and depth of flavor, while a hint of white pepper brightens the profile. It is an ideal starter for summer gatherings, wine nights, or as a sophisticated addition to a charcuterie board. Despite its complex flavor profile, it comes together quickly with minimal cooking, making it a reliable favorite for last-minute entertaining.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise.
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Use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out the seeds, creating a hollow channel about 3/4 inch wide down the center of each half.
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In a small bowl, crumble the Roquefort cheese and mix in the cream, lime juice, ground white pepper, and caraway seeds until well combined.
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Toast the finely chopped hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then let them cool slightly.
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Fold the toasted chopped hazelnuts into the cheese mixture.
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Spoon the cheese mixture into the hollowed-out cucumber channels, pressing it down gently to fill evenly.
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Garnish each stuffed cucumber with a halved hazelnut on top.
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Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 56.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.8g11%
- Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
- Cholesterol 17.6mg6%
- Sodium 7.9mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.0g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 1.0g
- Protein 0.6g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
