Enjoy the refreshing elegance of cucumber sandwiches, a timeless classic that brings a light, crisp taste to your afternoon tea or any special gathering. With a harmonious blend of creamy cheese, fresh dill, and crisp cucumber slices, each bite offers a burst of freshness, perfectly balanced with a hint of lemon and garlic. This recipe guarantees an experience that keeps you coming back for more, proving simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe
Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 32 tea sandwiches
Ingredients
- 16 slices high-quality soft white sandwich bread (about 1 loaf), crusts removed
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Begin by peeling the cucumber in stripes, then cut it into ⅛-inch thin slices using a mandoline or sharp knife. Place these slices on paper towels and sprinkle with coarse salt. Let them rest for 15-30 minutes to draw out moisture. Afterward, pat them dry with clean paper towels.
- While the cucumbers are resting, prepare the spread. In a medium bowl, utilize a handheld mixer to blend the softened cream cheese, mayo, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt together until well combined.
- Start assembling your sandwiches by spreading one side of each bread slice with the herbed cream cheese mixture.
- Place cucumber slices over half of the bread slices. Season with freshly cracked black pepper, according to your taste preference. Complete the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices, placing the cream cheese side down to meet the cucumber.
- With a sharp chef's knife, cut each sandwich into quarters, ensuring a clean push through to the bottom, to create a total of 32 elegant tea sandwiches.
- Serve the sandwiches promptly to enjoy their fresh taste.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 71 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 9 mg
- Sodium: 114 mg
- Potassium: 39 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Vitamin A: 111 IU
- Vitamin C: 1 mg
- Calcium: 41 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
Enjoy your refreshing and simple-to-make cucumber sandwiches, perfect for a light snack or as an appetizer at any gathering!
