Description
Easy Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are a classic, refreshing snack perfect for afternoon tea or light gatherings. These delicate sandwiches feature thinly sliced cucumbers layered with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and fresh dill spread on soft white or whole wheat bread. Ready in just 15 minutes, they are elegant, simple, and delicious.
Ingredients
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Sandwich Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Main Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 8 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
- Softened butter (optional, for spreading)
Instructions
- Make the Cream Cheese Spread: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill if using, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
- Prep the Bread: Optionally, lightly butter one side of each bread slice. This helps to prevent the bread from becoming soggy when layered with the cucumber.
- Apply the Spread: Spread a generous layer of the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
- Add Cucumber Slices: Place thin cucumber slices evenly over half of the bread slices that have the cream cheese spread.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Top the cucumber-layered slices with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
- Trim Crusts and Press: Gently press the sandwiches together and trim off the crusts if they were not removed earlier.
- Cut Sandwiches: Cut each sandwich into quarters, either diagonally or into rectangles, as preferred.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the sandwiches immediately or cover with a damp paper towel and chill until ready to serve to keep them fresh and moist.
Notes
- For best results, use a very sharp knife to slice the sandwiches cleanly without crushing the bread.
- If not serving right away, keep the sandwiches covered and refrigerated to maintain freshness.
- Dill is optional but adds a lovely flavor that complements the cucumber.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Try adding a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper on the cucumber slices for a bit more flavor.
- Use seedless cucumbers to reduce moisture and prevent sogginess.
