BENEDICTINE

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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded
8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh carrots, grape tomatoes, endive leaves, radishes and small Persian cucumbers or crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Allow to drain in a layer of cheesecloth in a mesh strainer fitted over a bowl. Squeeze to remove excess liquid.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl and mix with a rubber spatula until smooth. Add the cucumber and onion and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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