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Classic Cucumber Sandwiches

Classic Cucumber Sandwiches for Elegant Tea Time Delight

Enjoy Classic Cucumber Sandwiches at your next gathering for a refreshing and elegant snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: British
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Herbed Cream Cheese Spread
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 tbsp Sour Cream or Mayo Substitutes: Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dill Fresh or dried
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
For the Sandwiches
  • 1 large English Cucumber Thinly sliced
  • 8 slices Sandwich Bread Soft white or whole wheat

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Butter Knife
  • Sharp knife
  • Mandolin
  • serrated knife
  • Platter

Method
 

Making the Sandwiches
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream (or mayo), dill, and kosher salt. Mix until smooth.
  2. Spread herbed cream cheese on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. Wash the cucumber and thinly slice it into rounds (about 1/8 inch thick).
  4. Layer cucumber slices on half of the cream cheese-covered bread.
  5. Top with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down. Press gently to close.
  6. Trim crusts off the sandwiches and cut into quarters in rectangles or triangles.
  7. Arrange sandwiches on a platter and garnish with dill or cucumber slices if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth spreading. Use a mandolin for even cucumber slices for best presentation.

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