Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Delicate, refreshing, and perfect for afternoon tea, these cucumber tea sandwiches are a classic British favorite. Their subtle flavors and light texture make them an ideal, sophisticated snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 sandwiches
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
– 8 slices of white bread (or your choice of soft bread)
– 4 oz cream cheese, softened (or substitute with unsalted butter)
– 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, blend the cream cheese with fresh dill, salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using.
2. Lightly toast the bread slices if desired, then evenly spread the cream cheese mixture on each slice.
3. Layer the thin cucumber slices on half of the prepared bread slices.
4. Place the remaining slices on top, cream cheese side down, to form complete sandwiches.
5. Trim off the crusts and cut each sandwich into elegant finger pieces.
6. Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour to maintain freshness.
Notes
– For a subtle sweetness, sprinkle a pinch of sugar over the cucumber slices.
– Ensure cucumber slices are uniformly thin to avoid soggy sandwiches.
– These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture.
– Experiment with a light herb butter as an alternative spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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