easy Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches
Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches are light, refreshing tea sandwiches made with crisp cucumbers and creamy chive cream cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 slices white bread
- 2 –3 ounces chive and onion cream cheese softened
- Fresh dill optional
- Flake sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the English cucumber on a cutting board and slice it as thinly as possible. A mandoline slicer works well for even slices.
- Arrange the cucumber slices on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with flake sea salt and black pepper.
- Let the cucumbers rest for 5 minutes to release excess moisture. For make-ahead preparation, allow them to sit for up to 30 minutes.
- Spread the softened chive and onion cream cheese evenly over 4 slices of bread.
- Layer the cucumber slices over the cream cheese, slightly overlapping them.
- Sprinkle with additional flake sea salt and pepper if desired.
- Add fresh dill for extra flavor and freshness.
- Top with the remaining bread slices to complete the Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches.
- Remove the crusts from all sides of the sandwiches.
- Cut each sandwich into quarters, triangles, or finger sandwiches before serving.
Notes
- Fresh dill adds a delicate herbal flavor that pairs beautifully with cucumber.
- For extra richness, add a thin layer of butter beneath the cream cheese.
- These sandwiches are best enjoyed the day they are prepared.
- Serve alongside fresh fruit, tea, or light salads.