Cucumber Herb Cream Cheese (Printable Version)
Crisp cucumber paired with a creamy herb spread on soft bread for a fresh, easy snack.
# What You Need:
→ Cream Cheese Spread
01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
03 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp lemon juice
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Sandwiches
08 - 1 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 12 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine cream cheese, chives, dill, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until completely smooth and well blended.
02 - Lightly butter each slice of bread if desired to prevent sogginess. This step is optional but helps maintain sandwich structure.
03 - Spread a generous layer of herb cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread, ensuring even coverage to the edges.
04 - Arrange thin cucumber slices evenly over half of the bread slices, slightly overlapping for better coverage.
05 - Top with remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form complete sandwiches. Press gently to seal.
06 - Cut each sandwich into quarters or triangles for elegant tea-time presentation. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- They come together in fifteen minutes flat but look like you fussed for hours
- The herb cream cheese keeps them from feeling like ordinary tea sandwiches
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- Slicing the cucumber as thinly as possible makes all the difference between a delicate sandwich and one that falls apart when you bite it
- These really are best served within an hour of assembly, after that the bread starts to lose its lovely soft texture
03 -
- Use a mandoline or very sharp knife for the thinnest, most even cucumber slices
- Pat the cucumber slices dry with paper towels before assembling to prevent excess moisture