Description
Delightful cucumber sandwiches from England elevate simple ingredients into an elegant tea-time classic. Light and refreshing layers combine crisp cucumber slices with creamy spread on delicate white bread for a charming culinary experience you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 8 slices of white bread, crusts removed
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon chives or green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing vessel, whip together cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped herbs, and seasonings until smooth and well-integrated, creating a vibrant herbal spread.
- Generously coat each bread slice with the herbal cream cheese mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Artfully arrange thinly sliced cucumber pieces across four bread slices, creating an overlapping pattern for maximum flavor and visual appeal.
- Carefully place the remaining bread slices atop the cucumber layer, cream cheese side facing down, pressing gently to secure the sandwich structure.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each sandwich diagonally into precise triangular halves, revealing the elegant layers within.
- Present immediately to maintain the crisp cucumber texture and delicate bread consistency, ensuring a fresh and delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize the spread by experimenting with different herbs like basil or tarragon for a unique flavor profile.
- Use thin, seedless cucumbers for a more delicate texture and less moisture in the sandwich.
- Briefly chill cream cheese mixture before spreading to enhance spreadability and help ingredients meld together.
- Opt for soft white bread or sourdough for the best taste and texture, avoiding thick or dense bread types that can overpower the delicate filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg