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Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe

Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe
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Delightfully refreshing and light, these classic cucumber sandwiches feature a creamy herb-infused spread with crisp cucumber slices layered between soft white bread. Perfect for afternoon tea, garden parties, or a sophisticated snack, this easy-to-make recipe balances fresh flavors with a creamy texture for an elegant bite-sized treat.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Main Ingredients

  • 1 long English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 loaf sliced white bread, crusts removed

Instructions

  1. Make the cream cheese mixture: In a small bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise together with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in the chopped fresh dill, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
  2. Spread the mixture: Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread, ensuring a generous and smooth layer on every piece.
  3. Slice the cucumbers: Thinly slice the English cucumber using a sharp knife or mandoline for uniform, thin pieces that will lay nicely on the sandwiches.
  4. Assemble the sandwiches: Place cucumber slices evenly over half of the prepared bread slices. Optionally, sprinkle additional herbs like dill or green onions over the cucumbers for extra flavor.
  5. Top with bread: Cover the cucumber layer with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese mixture side down, gently pressing to secure the sandwich layers together.
  6. Cut into pieces: Using a sharp knife, remove the crusts from the sandwiches, then cut each sandwich into three equal rectangular or triangular pieces to create classic finger-sized sandwiches.
  7. Serve or store: Serve the cucumber sandwiches immediately for the best texture and freshness, or cover and keep them refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute regular bread with gluten-free sliced bread.
  • Use a mandoline slicer to get very thin and even cucumber slices for a more delicate texture.
  • Adding a light sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper on top of the cucumber slices enhances the flavor.
  • To prevent sogginess, pat cucumber slices dry with paper towels before assembling.
  • These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours without compromising quality.

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Keywords: cucumber sandwiches, tea sandwiches, classic sandwiches, vegetarian snack, cream cheese cucumber, finger sandwiches

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