Description
Easy Cucumber Sandwiches with Cream Cheese are light, refreshing, and perfect for a quick snack or elegant tea-time treat. Featuring soft white bread layered with a creamy dill-flavored spread and paper-thin cucumber slices, these sandwiches are simple to make and delightfully satisfying.
Ingredients
Sandwich Ingredients
- 8 slices soft white bread
- 100 g cream cheese
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber slices: Slice the cucumber very thinly using a mandolin slicer to achieve paper-thin slices. If you prefer, you can use a sharp knife, but ensure the slices are as thin as possible for the best texture.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and light mayonnaise until smooth. Add the dried dill and mix well. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, stirring to combine all flavors evenly.
- Optional crust preparation: If desired, cut the crusts off the white bread slices before assembling the sandwiches for a more traditional tea sandwich appearance.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each bread slice. Layer the thin cucumber slices on top of the cream cheese spread, then top with another slice of bread. If you haven’t cut the crust off earlier, trim it now, then cut the sandwich into three long finger shapes.
- Serve or store: Serve the sandwiches immediately for the freshest taste, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Using a mandolin slicer is recommended to achieve the thin cucumber slices essential for the texture.
- Light mayonnaise keeps the filling creamy but less heavy.
- Removing crusts is optional but gives a classic tea sandwich look.
- Best served fresh but refrigerate if storing to keep the bread from becoming soggy.
- Can be customized by adding fresh herbs like chives or replacing dill with fresh mint for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British