Cucumber Mint Tea Sandwiches
Delightfully refreshing and perfect for entertaining, these Cucumber Mint Tea Sandwiches elevate any occasion with their light, sophisticated flavors. Featuring thinly sliced English cucumber gently salted to enhance its natural crispness, these dainty sandwiches are layered with a creamy spread made from tangy cream cheese, softened butter, freshly chopped mint leaves, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Sandwiched between crustless slices of tender white bread, every bite offers a balance of cool cucumber and aromatic mint that’s beautifully complemented by a hint of black pepper. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for tea parties, brunches, or afternoon snacks, these elegant finger sandwiches are as easy to make as they are impressive to serve.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 8 slices White sandwich bread
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the English cucumber thoroughly, then thinly slice it into even rounds. Place the slices in a single layer on a paper towel, sprinkle them with salt, and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat the slices dry with another paper towel.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, softened butter, finely chopped mint leaves, and lemon juice until smooth and fully combined. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Lay the slices of bread on a flat surface. Using a knife or a cookie cutter, trim the crusts off the bread to create clean, even edges.
Spread an even layer of the cream cheese and mint mixture onto one side of each slice of bread.
Layer the cucumber slices evenly on top of the cream cheese mixture on four of the bread slices. Ensure slight overlap for good coverage.
Place the remaining bread slices (cream cheese side down) on top of the cucumber slices to form sandwiches.
Use a sharp knife to cut each sandwich into quarters, forming small squares or triangles, as desired.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before serving to keep them fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.7 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 674 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 3% | |
*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.
