Cucumbers in Cream

Name: Cucumbers in Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; Minced fresh parsley, optional

"WE HAD an enormous vegetable garden, so we enjoyed freshly picked cucumbers in summer. After the cucumber were sliced and soaked awhile in salt water. Mother added thick cream, which she carefully scooped from the top of some fresh milk."

Ingredients

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, water and salt. Let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse. In a serving bowl, beat cream, sugar and vinegar. Add cucumbers and onion; toss gently. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 126 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Cucumbers in Cream in Reminisce Extra August 1994

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Jana

Jun 16, 2018

Very close to my Mom’s recipe. I used white instead of cider vinegar. Only soaked the cukes and salt water. I don’t like the bitter liquid that sweats out so I add the onion later. Also added a bit of ground black pepper to taste. Mmmmm so good and fresh in the summer.
lepleyracing

Jun 17, 2015

Very good and easy to make. I made as directed except that I added some pepper to the mixture and we all enjoyed it. Next time I think I would use light cream but again this is very good as written.
Brooktonian

Jun 10, 2015

I made this recipe for Book Club and there wasn't a drop left and everyone wanted the recipe. I was so proud because the cukes were from my garden.
BrownieQueen2

Oct 14, 2013

I am not a fan of plain cucumbers but really liked this recipe. I will definitely make it again. It was a tasty change and fun to serve guests at a summer barbeque.