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A white ceramic platter of cucumber rounds topped with thick swirls of cream cheese and a generous sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning, garnished with fresh dill, on a marble counter with a smal...
Sarah Mitchell

Cucumber Cream Cheese Snack (TikTok Viral)

I saw this snack on TikTok at 11 PM, made it five minutes later, and ate the entire cucumber standing at the kitchen counter. That's the kind of recipe this is.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Snack
  • 1 large English cucumber, cold from the fridge
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
Optional Add-Ins
  • Smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • Fresh dill, chopped
  • Lemon zest
  • Capers, drained
  • Red onion, finely diced
  • Chili crisp or Calabrian chili oil

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small spoon or spreader
  • Paper towels
  • Serving plate

Method
 

  1. Wash the cucumber and pat dry. Slice into rounds about 1/2-inch thick — thick enough to hold the topping without bending, thin enough to bite easily.
  2. If your cream cheese is firm, beat it for 30 seconds with a fork until smooth and spreadable. Cold cream cheese tears the cucumber when you spread it.
  3. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese onto each cucumber round. Don't be polite — pile it on. About a tablespoon per round.
  4. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning generously over the cream cheese. You want a heavy snowfall, not a delicate dusting. Tap the seasoning into the cream cheese with the back of a spoon if needed.
  5. Add any optional toppings: smoked salmon, fresh dill, lemon zest, or chili crisp.
  6. Serve immediately on a plate or platter. Best eaten cold, within 30 minutes of assembling.

Notes

Slice the cucumber thicker than you think — half an inch keeps the rounds sturdy enough to hold all that topping. Also, spread the cream cheese with the back of a spoon, not a knife — gentler on the cucumber and easier to make a thick, neat layer. If you're making these for a party, slice and salt the cucumber 10 minutes ahead and drain on paper towels — this draws out water and keeps them crisp.