Description
Refreshing cucumber sandwiches elevate British afternoon tea with delicate flavors and elegant simplicity. Crisp cucumber slices nestled between creamy spread and light bread create a perfect summer treat for quick, delightful dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 8 slices white or whole wheat bread
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
Seasoning and Condiments:
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Fresh dill for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese and mayonnaise together in a mixing bowl until fully integrated and creamy.
- Generously apply the blended spread across each slice of bread, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange thinly sliced cucumber pieces uniformly over four bread slices, creating a delicate vegetable layer.
- Delicately sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over cucumber surfaces to enhance flavor profile.
- Carefully place remaining bread slices atop the cucumber-covered pieces, creating refined sandwich structures.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each sandwich diagonally into elegant triangular shapes.
- Garnish the sandwich triangles with finely chopped fresh dill, adding a vibrant herbal accent and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use English cucumber for a crispier, less watery texture that won’t make your sandwich soggy.
- Pat cucumber slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture before layering on bread.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese to reduce calories.
- Toast bread lightly beforehand to prevent sandwich from becoming mushy and add a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg