Cukes And Dilled Eggs

Recipe Instructions Using the tines of a fork, score the cucumber down its length so that when you cut it in rounds, they will be somewhat scalloped. Cut the cucumber into thick (1/4-inch) rounds. Mash the eggs in a large bowl, using a fork or a potato masher, until the whites are finely crumbled. Mix in the sour cream, heavy cream, and mustard until thoroughly combined. Mince the dill and add it. Then season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper. Place a mounded teaspoon of the egg mixture atop each cucumber round, and garnish with a dill sprig. These can be made up to 2 hours in advance; cover them with waxed paper and keep refrigerated. Remove them from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving, so they aren't chilled. This recipe yields about 40 pieces. Variation: Mix the sour cream, 2 teaspoons heavy cream, and 1 1/2 teaspoons best-quality curry powder into the mashed eggs. Season to taste with salt. Place a mounded teaspoon of the egg mixture atop each cucumber round, and garnish with a leaf of Italian (flat-leaf) parsley.