Description
Crisp cucumber sandwiches offer classic British elegance with delicate layers of fresh ingredients. Light cream cheese, thinly sliced cucumbers, and soft white bread create a refreshing summer treat you’ll savor with afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 English cucumber, peeled every other strip and sliced thin
- 1 loaf soft white bread, crusts removed
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
Instructions
- Craft a velvety herbal spread by whipping cream cheese with mayonnaise, incorporating dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until the mixture reaches a silky, uniform consistency.
- Lay out bread slices and generously coat each surface with the prepared herbal cream cheese blend, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Delicately layer thinly sliced cucumbers across one half of the bread, creating a crisp and refreshing foundation for the sandwich.
- Optionally enhance the cucumber layer with a light sprinkle of additional chopped dill for heightened aromatic notes.
- Carefully place the second bread slice atop the cucumber layer, pressing gently to secure the sandwich structure.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each sandwich diagonally into four triangular portions, creating elegant, bite-sized pieces perfect for serving at gatherings or as a light refreshment.
- Arrange the quartered sandwiches artfully on a serving platter, presenting a visually appealing and delectable appetizer that promises a delightful blend of creamy, herbal, and crisp textures.
Notes
- Customize the herbs by substituting fresh dill with chives, basil, or tarragon for a unique flavor profile.
- Opt for seedless or English cucumbers to minimize excess moisture and prevent soggy sandwiches.
- Toast the bread lightly for added crunch and to create a barrier that helps prevent bread from becoming too wet from cucumber moisture.
- Experiment with different bread types like sourdough, whole wheat, or gluten-free options to accommodate various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg