Description
Refreshing cucumber sandwiches elevate classic British tea fare with crisp, delicate layers of cool cucumbers nestled between pillowy white bread. Delightful simplicity and elegant charm make these sandwiches perfect for summer gatherings or quiet afternoon relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices white or whole wheat bread
- 1 medium cucumber
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) cream cheese
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried dill)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) lemon juice
Instructions
- Craft a velvety spread by blending cream cheese with mayonnaise, incorporating zesty lemon juice, fragrant dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Lavishly coat one side of each bread slice with the aromatic cream cheese mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer crisp cucumber slices meticulously across half of the prepared bread, creating an elegant green canvas.
- Gently crown the cucumber-laden slices with the remaining bread, positioning the spread-coated side downward to form delicate sandwiches.
- Apply gentle, uniform pressure to meld the sandwich layers together, creating a compact structure.
- Carefully trim the exterior edges, removing any rough crusts to reveal clean, precise geometric shapes.
- Slice each sandwich diagonally or into delicate quadrants, transforming them into bite-sized morsels perfect for elegant serving.
- Arrange the cucumber triangles artfully on a pristine platter, optionally adorning with a delicate sprig of fresh dill or parsley to enhance visual appeal.
- Serve immediately to preserve the crisp texture and vibrant flavors of this classic refreshment.
Notes
- Slice cucumbers super thin using a mandoline or sharp knife to ensure delicate, elegant sandwich layers that won’t make bread soggy.
- Use fresh, high-quality English cucumbers for maximum crispness and minimal water content, preventing bread from becoming mushy.
- For gluten-free version, swap traditional white bread with gluten-free alternatives like rice bread or cauliflower thins to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like chives or mint to cream cheese spread for extra flavor complexity and aromatic dimension that elevates classic cucumber sandwich profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg