Description
Creamy Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are a timeless, elegant finger food made with soft bread, crisp cucumbers, and a smooth cream cheese herb spread. Perfect for brunches, tea parties, garden gatherings, or light lunches, these no-cook sandwiches are quick to make, beautiful to serve, and always a refreshing favorite.
Ingredients
- Soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
- Cream cheese, softened
- 1–2 tsp mayonnaise (optional)
- Fresh dill or chives, finely chopped
- English or Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon zest or garlic powder for added flavor
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with herbs, mayonnaise (if using), salt, pepper, and optional lemon zest or garlic powder.
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Spread a thin, even layer of the mixture on each slice of bread.
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Layer cucumber slices over half the bread slices, slightly overlapping.
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Top with remaining bread slices and press gently.
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Trim crusts if needed, then cut into triangles or finger-sized rectangles.
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Chill sandwiches for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use garlic & herb or cucumber dill cream cheese for convenience.
- Add thinly sliced radish, smoked salmon, or lemon juice for variety.
- Use rye or pumpernickel for a savory variation.
- Pat cucumbers dry and spread cream cheese to edges to prevent sogginess.
- Store chilled with damp paper towel and plastic wrap to keep fresh.
