Green Cucumber Sandwiches Cream Cheese (Printable View)
Delicate sandwiches with cool cucumber slices and creamy herbed cheese on soft bread, perfect for tea time.
# What You Need:
→ For the Sandwiches
01 - 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (optional)
06 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine cream cheese, chives, dill (if using), black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Lightly butter one side of each bread slice to prevent sogginess during assembly.
03 - Spread a generous layer of the herbed cream cheese mixture over the buttered side of 4 bread slices.
04 - Arrange cucumber slices evenly over the cream cheese, slightly overlapping for full coverage.
05 - Top each with a remaining bread slice, buttered side down. Gently press together and trim crusts if needed.
06 - Slice each sandwich into three neat fingers or quarters. Serve immediately or cover with damp paper towel and refrigerate until serving.
# Expert Advice:
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- These delicate sandwiches transform simple ingredients into something extraordinary and utterly refined
- They are the perfect make ahead option for gatherings and actually improve after a brief chilling
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- Never skip the butter layer on the bread, even if it seems unnecessary
- These sandwiches are best served within two hours of preparation
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- Mix the cream cheese the day before and let it meld in the refrigerator
- Use a serrated knife in a gentle sawing motion for the cleanest cuts