Description
Classic cucumber sandwiches from England showcase delicate flavors perfect for afternoon tea. Crisp bread meets cool cucumber slices in an elegant, refreshing nibble you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices white or whole wheat bread
- 1 medium cucumber
- ¼ cup (60 mL) cream cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or ½ tsp dried dill)
- 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blend Creation: Whip cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a smooth, cohesive spread with vibrant flavor profiles.
- Bread Preparation: Generously coat one side of each bread slice with the herbed cream cheese mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Cucumber Assembly: Arrange cucumber slices uniformly across half of the prepared bread, creating a fresh, crisp foundation for the sandwich.
- Sandwich Formation: Carefully place the remaining bread slice atop the cucumber layer, positioning the spread-coated side downward to seal the delicate ingredients.
- Refinement: Apply gentle pressure to compress the sandwich, then precisely trim the crusts to create clean, elegant edges.
- Presentation: Slice the sandwich diagonally or into neat quadrants, transforming the creation into refined, bite-sized portions.
- Serving: Transfer the cucumber sandwiches to a pristine platter, optionally garnishing with a delicate herb sprig to elevate the visual appeal, and serve immediately to maintain peak freshness and texture.
Notes
- Chill Cream Cheese: Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smoother, easier blending to avoid lumps in the spread.
- Select Fresh Cucumbers: Choose firm, seedless cucumbers for optimal crispness and minimal moisture to prevent soggy sandwiches.
- Drain Cucumber Slices: Pat cucumber slices with paper towels to remove excess water, ensuring a crisp texture and preventing bread from becoming wet.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap traditional bread with gluten-free alternatives like rice bread or lettuce wraps for dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg