Cucumber Cream Cheese Stacks

Delightfully fresh and visually charming, these whimsical finger sandwiches layer cool cucumber and herbed cream cheese in a festive tree shape—perfect for parties, afternoon teas, or kid-friendly gatherings.

This recipe has been a favorite at our family gatherings bringing smiles and compliments every time

Ingredients

• Bread: 12 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
• Cream Cheese Mixture: 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese softened 2 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped 1 tsp lemon zest 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Vegetables: 1 large English cucumber thinly sliced into rounds
• Garnishes (optional): Red bell pepper diced (for tree ornaments) Fresh dill fronds or chives (for tree trunks or branches)

Instructions

Step 1:

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese chives dill lemon zest salt and pepper until well combined and smooth.

Step 2:

Using a tree-shaped cookie cutter cut tree shapes out of each bread slice (save scraps for breadcrumbs).

Step 3:

Spread a generous layer of the herbed cream cheese mixture onto each bread tree.

Step 4:

Arrange cucumber slices in overlapping layers to mimic tree branches.

Step 5:

Garnish with diced red bell pepper as ornaments and use dill fronds or chive pieces as tree trunks or extra greenery.

Step 6:

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

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These sandwiches are a hit during family tea time creating special bonding moments

Required Tools

Tree-shaped cookie cutter (approx 3 4 inches tall) Small mixing bowl Spatula or butter knife Sharp knife Cutting board

Allergen Information

Contains Wheat (gluten) Milk (dairy) Check cream cheese and bread labels for additional allergens if necessary

Nutritional Information

Calories 110 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 11 g Protein 3 g (per sandwich)

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These tree stacks are sure to impress your guests and add a fresh twist to your snack table