Description
Classic cucumber sandwiches featuring a creamy herb-infused spread layered with thinly sliced English cucumbers on soft white sandwich bread. Perfect for tea parties, light snacks, or elegant gatherings, these sandwiches are fresh, easy to make, and ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Spread Ingredients
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sandwich Ingredients
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 1 pound English cucumber, sliced crosswise into 1/8 inch slices using a mandoline
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Spread: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with mayonnaise, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh chives, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated. Set aside.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay the slices of white sandwich bread out flat in a single layer. Evenly spread the prepared cream cheese mixture on one side of each bread slice. On half of the bread slices, layer the thinly sliced English cucumbers, covering the surface completely but not overly thick.
- Complete the Sandwiches and Slice: Top the cucumber-layered slices with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches. Press gently to secure. Using a sharp knife, slice each sandwich into four equal squares or triangles, as preferred.
- Serve: Arrange the cucumber sandwiches on a platter and serve immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.
Notes
- Using a mandoline for slicing cucumbers ensures thin, uniform slices for delicate sandwich texture.
- Remove the crusts from the bread for traditional tea sandwich presentation.
- Can be made in advance and covered tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate up to a few hours before serving to keep cucumbers fresh.
- Feel free to substitute fresh herbs based on availability or preference, such as tarragon or basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
