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Cucumber Ribbon Cake

A refreshing and vibrant layered cake made with cucumber ribbons, whipped cream cheese, and dill oil, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cucumber Ribbons
  • 3 large large English cucumbers, sliced into long ribbons
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp flaky sea salt
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • ⅓ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
Dill Oil
  • 1 cup fresh dill, packed
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
Garnishes
  • Fresh dill sprigs
  • Tiny chive blossoms
  • 1 tsp crushed pink peppercorns
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Flaky sea salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the cucumbers into long paper-thin ribbons using a sharp mandoline or vegetable peeler.
  2. Toss the cucumber ribbons gently with rice vinegar, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat the ribbons completely dry with paper towels to prevent the cake from getting watery.
  4. Beat cream cheese with mascarpone, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, chives, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper until silky smooth.
  5. Blend dill, parsley, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until vivid emerald. Strain through a fine sieve.
  6. Line a 6-inch round springform pan with plastic wrap for easy removal of the layered cake.
Assembly
  1. Layer cucumber ribbons in the pan and spread whipped cream cheese evenly between each layer.
  2. Continue layering ribbons and cream until the pan is full, then chill for 4 hours until set.
  3. Unmold the cake onto a wide black plate, pour emerald dill oil slowly down the sides, and crown with dill sprigs, chive blossoms, pink peppercorns, pepper, and salt.

Notes

For best results, choose firm and fresh cucumbers to prevent soggy ribbons. Consider drizzling a light honey glaze over the top before serving for added sweetness.