Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe

Top down view of a dozen cucumber and cream cheese finger sandwiches laying all different directions on a large gray plate.

5 from 1 vote

Fresh, crunchy and delicious cream cheese cucumber sandwiches are perfect for a light lunch or tea time snack. The filling comes together in only a few minutes, and can even be made in advance!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, English, World

Diet: Nut-free, Vegetarian

Servings: Finger Sandwiches

Calories: 135kcal

Author: Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
12 white bread slices or brown bread slices
1 long English cucumber thinly sliced

Instructions

To start with, place 8 oz cream cheese in a bowl.
Add chopped 2 tablespoons fresh dill, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper to a bowl with cream cheese.
Whisk everything well until cream cheese mixture dip is spreadable.
Place the bread slices on large cutting board and remove crusts. You may choose to skip this step to leave the crust as is.
Take two bread slices and spread prepared cream cheese mixture generously on one side of each slice.
Now, layer the cucumber slices on one bread slice in an overlapping manner. Top with the other bread slice and gently press down to form a sandwich.
Cut each sandwich into two or four pieces or as required. Assemble all the sandwiches in the same way.
Arrange the prepared finger sandwiches on a platter and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

To make ahead you can mix together the filling and slice the cucumbers in advance. Store these separately in the fridge for up to a day or two. Then assemble the cucumber tea sandwiches within three hours of serving.

You really must use fresh dill in this recipe. Dried dill just doesn't have the same bright taste.

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on both bread slices for the cucumber slices to stick well. This creates the best texture and keeps the cucumbers from getting the bread soggy.

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