Step 1

Cut the top and bottoms off the cucumber.

Step 2

Lightly peel the cucumber lengthways, leaving the odd strip of skin on, as a stripe.

Step 3

Cut the cucumber in half lengthways and scoop out the seeds.

Step 4

In a bowl mix the cream cheese with the pepper and parsley with a fork, mashing well.

Step 5

Add the walnuts and combine thoroughly.

Step 6

Spoon the mixture into the cucumber halves.

Step 7

Cut the cucumber halves into four quarters.

Step 8

Sprinkle with the paprika and any extra parsley.