Cucumber and Dill Tea Sandwich
Elevate your next afternoon tea with these elegant and refreshing Cucumber and Dill Tea Sandwiches. Perfectly balancing crisp cucumber slices with a creamy, herbaceous spread of cream cheese, fresh dill, and a hint of lemon, these dainty sandwiches are irresistibly light and flavorful. The secret to their impeccable texture lies in buttering the bread to prevent sogginess and patting the cucumber slices dry to maintain their crunch. With minimal prep time and no cooking required, these finger sandwiches come together in just 20 minutes, making them an effortless yet sophisticated addition to tea parties, bridal showers, or light lunches. Serve chilled and cut into charming squares or triangles for a classic touch that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 8 slices White sandwich bread
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly into rounds. Place the slices on a paper towel, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry with additional paper towels.
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread. This will prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
Spread an even layer of the cream cheese and dill mixture over the buttered side of 4 slices of bread.
Layer the cucumber slices evenly over the cream cheese mixture on each piece of bread.
Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side facing inward, to form sandwiches.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut off the crusts from each sandwich to create clean edges.
Cut each sandwich into quarters, either into squares or triangles, as preferred.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.5 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.3 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 295 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 3249 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1168 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
