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Cucumber Sandwiches with Herbed Cream Cheese Recipe

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These refreshing and easy-to-make cucumber sandwiches feature a fluffy herbed cream cheese spread layered with thinly sliced cucumbers between fresh sandwich bread. Perfect for a light snack, afternoon tea, or a quick appetizer, they blend fresh herbs and zesty lemon with creamy textures for a delightful bite.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Herbed Cream Cheese Spread

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened slightly
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh chives
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh dill
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp finely minced garlic
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Sandwich Assembly

  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 8 to 10 slices fresh sandwich bread (wheat, white, or multigrain)

Instructions

  1. Whip the Cream Cheese: In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed to whip the softened cream cheese until it becomes fluffy, about 2 minutes. This creates a light base for the spread.
  2. Mix in Herbs and Flavorings: Gently fold in the mayonnaise, minced chives, parsley, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, making sure the flavors are evenly combined.
  3. Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread a generous layer of the herbed cream cheese mixture on one side of each bread slice. On four of the bread slices, evenly arrange plenty of thinly sliced cucumbers on top of the cream cheese.
  4. Complete the Sandwiches: Place the remaining bread slices on top of the cucumber layers, cream cheese side facing down, to form closed sandwiches. Press down slightly to secure them together.
  5. Optional Finishing Touches: If desired, trim the crust edges off the sandwiches for a neat presentation. Then cut each sandwich into halves or quarters as preferred. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and texture.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh, firm cucumbers and slice them very thin for a delicate texture.
  • The sandwiches are best served fresh; storing for too long might cause the bread to become soggy.
  • You can substitute the fresh herbs with dried herbs in smaller amounts if fresh are unavailable, though flavor will be less vibrant.
  • These sandwiches are perfect for tea parties, light lunches, or as a refreshing snack on warm days.
  • Use a serrated knife when cutting to avoid squishing the sandwiches.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/cucumber-sandwiches-with-herbed-cream-cheese-recipe/