Grandma's Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Delight your guests with the timeless elegance of Grandma's Cucumber Tea Sandwiches, a simple yet sophisticated recipe perfect for brunches, tea parties, or afternoon snacking. These delicate finger sandwiches feature crisp, thinly sliced cucumber layered over a velvety cream cheese and butter spread infused with fresh dill, parsley, and a hint of garlic for a burst of refreshing flavor. Encased in soft, crustless white sandwich bread, they’re as visually charming as they are delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes without any cooking required, this classic recipe is effortless to prepare and ideal for any occasion where light, flavorful bites are the centerpiece. Make them ahead of time for easy entertaining or enjoy them fresh for a wholesome, herbaceous treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 whole Cucumber
• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp Fresh dill
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 12 slices White sandwich bread

Directions

Step 1

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin, even rounds. Lay the slices on a paper towel and sprinkle them lightly with salt to draw out excess moisture. Let them rest for 10 minutes, then pat dry with another paper towel.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter. Use a hand mixer or fork to blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Chop the dill and parsley finely. Add them to the cream cheese mixture along with the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the herbs and seasoning are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Lay out the slices of bread on a cutting board. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture on each slice.

Step 5

Place cucumber slices in a single layer on half of the bread slices, ensuring even coverage.

Step 6

Top the cucumber-covered slices with the remaining bread, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.

Step 7

Using a sharp knife, carefully trim off the crusts from each sandwich for a neat appearance.

Step 8

Cut each sandwich into quarters, either as squares or triangles, depending on your presentation preference.

Step 9

Arrange the cucumber tea sandwiches on a platter and serve immediately or cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(900.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2011.6

Total Fat 114.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 291.1mg	0%
Sodium 3116.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 37.6g
Protein 40.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 648.1mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 1171.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 40.8%