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Smoked salmon cracker bites topped with whipped lemon dill cream cheese, cucumber ribbons, and fresh dill on a wooden serving board

Smoked Salmon & Whipped Cream Cheese Cracker Bites

These smoked salmon cream cheese cracker bites are an easy, no-cook appetizer that comes together in minutes. Crisp crackers are topped with lemon-dill whipped cream cheese, cool cucumber, and silky smoked salmon for a fresh, elegant bite that’s perfect for holidays, brunch, or entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 20 crackers
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 20 crackers of choice
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 –1½ tbsp fresh dill finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 4 –6 oz smoked salmon or lox
  • ½ English cucumber thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whip the softened cream cheese until smooth and light. Add lemon zest, chopped dill, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Whip again until airy and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  2. Arrange the crackers on a serving platter. Spoon or pipe a generous layer of the whipped cream cheese onto each cracker.
  3. Top each cracker with a thin slice of cucumber, followed by a folded piece of smoked salmon.
  4. Garnish with fresh dill, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For the best texture, assemble the cracker bites within 30–60 minutes of serving.
  • The whipped cream cheese can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator; bring it to room temperature before assembling.
  • English cucumber works best due to its thin skin and minimal seeds, but any cucumber can be used if sliced very thin.

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