Save to Pins A vibrant and fresh spring appetizer featuring crisp vegetables arranged as edible tulip blooms, filled with a creamy herb cheese. Perfect for festive gatherings or light starters.
This recipe always delights guests with its unique look and refreshing taste
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 8 large red or yellow bell peppers, 8 long green onions (with stalks), 1 small cucumber, 8 cherry tomatoes
- Filling: 200 g (7 oz) cream cheese softened, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt and black pepper to taste
- Garnish: Extra chives or microgreens
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
- Step 2:
- Cut each bell pepper in half lengthwise keeping the stem intact to resemble tulip petals Remove seeds and membranes carefully.
- Step 3:
- Trim the green onions to about 12 cm (5 in) and gently slice the white ends lengthwise halfway up creating a stem effect.
- Step 4:
- Cut cucumber into thin sticks about 8 cm (3 in) long.
- Step 5:
- In a bowl mix cream cheese sour cream chives dill parsley garlic powder salt and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Step 6:
- Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into the hollowed bell pepper halves.
- Step 7:
- Insert a green onion stem into each filled pepper cup Tuck a cucumber stick and a cherry tomato into the cheese filling for extra color and texture.
- Step 8:
- Arrange on a platter garnish with extra chives or microgreens and serve immediately.
Save to Pins This appetizer always brings smiles at family gatherings and special occasions
Required Tools
Sharp knife Mixing bowl Spoon or piping bag Cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese sour cream) Gluten-free always check labels to ensure no cross-contamination in packaged cheeses
Nutritional Information
Calories 110 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 7 g Protein 3 g per serving
Save to Pins Enjoy this delightful and easy-to-make appetizer any time you want to impress your guests.
Questions & Answers
- → How do you shape bell peppers like tulip blooms?
Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, keeping the stem intact to resemble petals, and remove seeds carefully.
- → What herbs enhance the creamy filling?
Fresh chives, dill, and parsley add vibrant flavor to the cream cheese and sour cream mixture.
- → Can this dish be made vegan?
Yes, using plant-based cream cheese and sour cream creates a vegan-friendly version without sacrificing texture.
- → What is the purpose of the green onion stems?
Green onion stems are sliced to create a stem effect, inserted into the cups to enhance the tulip presentation.
- → What garnishes are recommended for added freshness?
Extra chives or microgreens provide a fresh, decorative touch and complement the flavors well.
- → How long does preparation take?
Preparation requires about 25 minutes, with no cooking necessary, making this an easy, quick dish.