Classic Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Delicate sandwiches featuring cool, crunchy cucumbers and creamy herb-infused cream cheese, perfect for tea parties and gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: light meal, Snack

Cuisine: American, British

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sandwich Filling

2 medium Cucumbers thinly sliced
8 oz Cream Cheese softened
2 tbsp Fresh Dill or chives
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Bread

4 slices White Bread crustless
4 slices Whole Wheat Bread soft

For Assembly

2 tbsp Butter for spreading
1 tbsp Lemon Juice for freshness

Method

Preparation

Gather the ingredients: Assemble fresh cucumbers, soft bread, cream cheese, and herbs.
Prepare the cucumbers: Wash and peel, then slice thinly (about 1/8 inch thick).
Mix the spread: Combine softened cream cheese with fresh dill or chives until smooth.
Spread the cream cheese: Generously slather on one side of each slice of bread.
Layer the cucumbers: Arrange cucumber slices over half of the sandwiches, overlapping slightly.
Top with bread: Place another slice of bread on top, cream cheese side down, and press gently.
Cut into triangles: Use a sharp knife to cut each sandwich into quarters or halves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with paprika or extra herbs for color.

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