Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Herbed (Printable)

Crisp cucumber and herbed cream cheese combine on soft bread for a refreshing, elegant snack.

# Components:

→ Herbed Cream Cheese

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
03 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Sandwich Assembly

08 - 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 12 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# Method:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, dill, chives, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
02 - If desired, lightly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice to create a moisture barrier and prevent sogginess.
03 - Evenly distribute a generous layer of herbed cream cheese onto each bread slice.
04 - Arrange thinly sliced cucumber in a single layer over half of the prepared bread slices.
05 - Top each cucumber-layered slice with a remaining bread slice, cream cheese side down, to form complete sandwiches.
06 - Gently press sandwiches together and trim edges if necessary for refined presentation.
07 - Cut each sandwich into halves or quarters as preferred. Serve immediately or cover with a damp paper towel and refrigerate until service.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in fifteen minutes, yet taste like you've been planning a sophisticated meal all week.
  • The herbed cream cheese is so good that people often ask if you've made it from some secret family blend.
  • They're gentle enough for delicate appetites but substantial enough to actually satisfy when you're hungry.
02 -
  • Soggy bread is the enemy—removing crusts helps prevent this, and that optional butter layer truly does make the difference between a sad sandwich and a crisp one.
  • Don't slice your cucumbers until you're ready to assemble; they start releasing water within minutes, and timing is everything with something this delicate.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer creates perfectly thin, uniform cucumber slices, but if you use one, please guard your fingertips—they're sharp and efficient in a way that demands respect.
  • Removing the crusts isn't just for elegance; it actually changes the texture and makes the sandwich feel less bread-heavy and more like a delicate vehicle for the cream cheese and cucumber.
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