Cucumbers in Cream Recipe
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Cucumbers in Cream

By: Phyllis Kirsling 
"'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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, water and salt. Let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse. In a serving bowl, mix cream, sugar and vinegar. Add cucumbers and onion; toss gently. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great salad! It helps to mix this in a large tupperware container with a tight fitting lid. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by Walk the Line   view full review
I used sour cream instead of heavy cream in this recipe. It was delicious.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2007 by CFLOWRY   view full review
I have looked for a recipe like this for years. My mother-in-law makes this salad and I could...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2011 by Donna S.   view full review
I make a cucumber salad similar to this but, try this its awesome passed down from grandma to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2011 by NATASHAW1   view full review
YUM! I was craving this. My Aunt makes this, but I couldn't get the recipe from her.... SO I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2009 by Candy Rayne   view full review
I made this lastnight but I like more od a vinegar tasteds so I skipped soaking in salt water...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by msjpb   view full review
this is the way my mother in law makes it but with out the vinegar and parsley. it is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by Betty   view full review
I made this for my brother as a request for cucumbers and cream and not having a recipe turned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by Leah   view full review
Delicious!!! My new favorite cucumber recipe. Thank you for sharing! I didn't add the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2010 by Joan Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent...I loved them! I even cut the sugar in half and it was still great. A keeper!

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