Cucumber & Herb Cheese Cups
Fresh, simple, and perfect for entertaining.
There’s something so refreshing about crisp cucumbers paired with creamy, herby cashew cheese. These little cucumber cups are one of my favorite late-summer recipes—especially when I have just-picked produce from the farm. They make a beautiful appetizer, snack, or picnic addition, and they’re endlessly customizable.
Whether you use this quick homemade cashew herb cheese or your favorite store-bought version, these are a quick way to sneak more veggies onto the table—and they always disappear fast.
🥒 Ingredients
2 large cucumbers
½ cup herb cashew cheese, homemade (recipe below ⬇️) or store-bought
Fresh dill or chives, for garnish
🥄 Instructions
Slice cucumbers into 1–1.5 inch rounds.
Use a melon baller or teaspoon to gently scoop out the center of each round, leaving the base intact.
Spoon herb cheese into each cucumber cup.
Garnish with fresh dill or chives.
🌱 Herb Cashew Cheese
Ingredients
1 cup raw cashews, soaked 2–4 hours
2 tbsp Brightland olive oil (or your favorite extra virgin)
Juice of ½ lemon
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp fresh parsley
2 tbsp fresh basil
2 tbsp fresh dill
2 tbsp Farmer Foodie Italian Cashew Parm (or nutritional yeast)
½ tsp sea salt
¼ cup water (adjust for creaminess)
Instructions
Drain and rinse soaked cashews.
Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
Taste and adjust seasoning—add more lemon for brightness or more herbs for flavor.
✨ Notes & Variations
Don’t like cheese? Fill the cucumber cups with hummus, guacamole, or even a whipped tofu dip.
The cashew cheese doubles as an amazing spread for crackers, crostini, or roasted veggies.
For extra flavor, add lemon zest, smoked paprika, or everything bagel seasoning.
🌿 Make It Your Own: These little bites are versatile—switch up the herbs with what’s in season, or even try roasted red peppers blended into the cheese for a colorful twist.
I made these cucumber cups for the Sconset picnic using fresh cucumbers from Bartlett’s Farm, and they were a crowd favorite. They’re quick, pretty, and healthy—the perfect trio for back-to-school chaos or easy entertaining.
📌 Save this recipe for your next gathering and let me know if you try your own version!
