Quickie Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Elevate any gathering with these elegant Quickie Cucumber Tea Sandwiches, the ultimate bite-sized treat for your next tea party, brunch, or picnic. This 15-minute recipe combines the refreshing crunch of thinly sliced cucumber with a creamy, herbaceous spread made from softened cream cheese, fresh dill, and a splash of bright lemon juice. Nestled between perfectly trimmed slices of white or whole-grain bread, these delicate sandwiches are lightly seasoned with salt and pepper for a subtle burst of flavor. Perfectly customizable in shape and size, from dainty circles to classic triangles, they’re as visually appealing as they are delicious. Whether served immediately or chilled for convenient prep ahead, these cucumber sandwiches are a timeless classic that’ll delight guests and make your menu shine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices White or whole-grain sandwich bread
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth and spreadable.
Using a cookie cutter or a knife, trim the bread slices into your desired shape (e.g., circles, squares, or triangles). Optionally, remove the crusts for a classic tea sandwich look.
Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each bread slice.
Layer thin cucumber slices on top of the cream cheese mixture on half of the bread slices. Slightly overlap the slices to ensure good coverage.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and ground black pepper over the cucumber slices for extra flavor.
Top each cucumber-covered slice with another piece of bread, cream cheese side down, to form a sandwich.
Cut each sandwich into two or four smaller pieces, depending on your preferred serving size.
Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.1 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.0 g | 135% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 1755 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.1 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.4 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 467 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 872 mg | 19% | |
*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.
