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Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches

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Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches are light, refreshing tea sandwiches made with soft bread, creamy herbed cream cheese, and crisp cucumber slices — perfect for picnics, brunches, or elegant afternoon tea.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread (crusts removed, if desired)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 medium cucumber (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or chives (chopped)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter (optional, for spreading)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, dill or chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  2. Optionally, spread a thin layer of butter on each bread slice to prevent sogginess.
  3. Spread the herbed cream cheese evenly over all bread slices.
  4. Arrange cucumber slices in a single layer on half of the bread slices.
  5. Top with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, and gently press together.
  6. Trim the crusts (optional) and cut into halves, triangles, or small finger sandwiches.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes for extra freshness.

Notes

  • Butter helps prevent moisture from the cucumbers soaking into the bread.
  • For a lighter version, use whipped or reduced-fat cream cheese.
  • Vegan cream cheese works well for a dairy-free option.
  • Chill sandwiches before serving to make them easier to slice neatly.
  • Best served within 24 hours of making.

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