English Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Delightfully crisp and elegant, these English Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are a quintessential addition to any afternoon tea or garden party. Featuring thinly sliced English cucumber layered atop creamy, herb-infused cream cheese with a hint of zesty lemon, these delicate bites are served between soft, crustless white bread for a classic and refined presentation. Fresh dill and a touch of black pepper elevate the flavor profile with a light, aromatic touch. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes, these finger sandwiches are perfect for entertaining or as a light snack. Serve them chilled on a decorative platter for a timeless, picture-perfect appetizer that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 225 grams Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 12 slices White bread
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the English cucumber thoroughly and peel it if desired. Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, slice the cucumber into thin, even rounds. Set the slices on a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, unsalted butter, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Lay out the slices of white bread on a clean surface. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each slice.
Evenly layer cucumber slices over half of the bread slices. Slightly overlap the cucumber pieces to ensure full coverage.
Top the cucumber-layered bread slices with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
Using a sharp knife, gently trim the crusts from each sandwich for a clean, classic presentation.
Cut each sandwich into four small triangles or rectangles, depending on your preference.
Arrange the cucumber tea sandwiches on a serving platter and garnish with extra dill if desired. Serve immediately or cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.3 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.2 g | 311% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 289 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 3470 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.5 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.4 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 975 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1156 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.
