Description
Classic Cucumber Sandwiches are a light and refreshing snack perfect for afternoon tea or elegant gatherings. Soft sandwich bread is layered with a creamy dill-flavored spread and thinly sliced cucumbers for a crisp texture and delicate taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Spread
- ¾ cup cream cheese (whipped)
- ¼ cup sour cream (or mayonnaise)
- 2 tablespoons dill (finely chopped)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Sandwich
- ½ English cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 8 slices sandwich bread (crusts removed)
Instructions
- Prepare the spread: In a bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese, sour cream or mayonnaise, finely chopped dill, and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Apply the spread: Using a small spatula or butter knife, evenly spread the creamy dill mixture on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer cucumbers: Place thin slices of cucumber on top of half of the bread slices, overlapping them slightly to cover the surface.
- Assemble sandwiches: Top the cucumber-covered slices with the remaining slices of bread, spread side down. Gently press to secure the sandwiches.
- Trim and cut: Using a serrated knife, carefully trim off the crusts from each sandwich. Then, cut each sandwich into four small pieces, choosing rectangles or triangles as preferred.
- Serve: Arrange the cucumber sandwiches on a serving dish. Optionally garnish with extra dill or additional cucumber slices for an attractive presentation.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, use sour cream instead of mayonnaise.
- Chill the spread mixture before assembling to make spreading easier.
- English cucumbers are preferred due to their thin skin and fewer seeds.
- Keep sandwiches covered with a damp cloth or plastic wrap until serving to maintain freshness.
- Variations include adding a sprinkle of cracked pepper or a hint of lemon zest to the spread for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: cucumber sandwiches, classic cucumber sandwiches, tea sandwiches, easy snack, vegetarian sandwiches, cream cheese cucumber sandwich
