Description
Delicate cucumber sandwiches whisper British afternoon tea elegance with crisp, refreshing layers of thinly sliced cucumbers nestled between pillowy white bread. Delightful simplicity meets classic charm, offering cool refreshment perfect for summer gatherings and graceful entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Components:
- 8 slices white or whole wheat bread
- 1 medium cucumber
Spread Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh dill, finely chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried dill
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Craft a velvety spread by blending cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until uniformly smooth and creamy.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with the prepared herbed mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Delicately layer thinly sliced cucumbers across half of the prepared bread slices, creating a crisp and refreshing base.
- Gently position the remaining bread slices atop the cucumber layer, spread-side facing downward, forming elegant open-faced or closed sandwiches.
- Apply gentle pressure to compress the sandwich layers, enhancing the cohesion of ingredients.
- Meticulously trim the bread edges to create clean, uniform silhouettes, removing any tough crusts for a polished presentation.
- Transform the sandwiches into bite-sized morsels by carefully cutting them into precise triangles or quarter sections.
- Artfully arrange the cucumber sandwiches on a chilled serving platter, elevating their visual appeal with a delicate garnish of fresh dill or parsley sprigs.
- Serve immediately to preserve the crispness of the cucumbers and the creamy texture of the spread.
Notes
- Choose crisp, thin-skinned cucumbers for the best texture and minimal seeds.
- Pat cucumber slices dry with paper towels to prevent soggy sandwich bottoms.
- For a lighter version, swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt or use whole wheat bread for added nutrition.
- Prepare the spread ahead of time and refrigerate to let flavors meld and intensify, making the sandwiches even more delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg