Hannah's Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Elevate your next afternoon tea with Hannah's Cucumber Tea Sandwiches, a classic yet delightful recipe perfect for elegant gatherings or a light, refreshing snack. These dainty sandwiches feature crisp English cucumber slices layered over a creamy, tangy spread of whipped cream cheese, unsalted butter, fresh dill, and a hint of lemon juice, all nestled between soft white sandwich bread. The thinly sliced cucumbers are gently salted to draw out excess moisture, ensuring each bite is perfectly balanced in texture and flavor. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes, these crustless sandwiches are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ideal for tea parties, bridal showers, or light luncheons, Hannah's Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are sure to impress. Serve them chilled or at room temperature for a sophisticated take on this traditional finger food.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 220 grams Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 12 slices White sandwich bread
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumber thoroughly and use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice it into very thin rounds. Lay the slices on a paper towel, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let them sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat them dry with another paper towel.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Use a hand mixer or spatula to blend the mixture until smooth and spreadable.
Step 3
Lay the slices of white sandwich bread on a flat surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
Step 4
Arrange the cucumber slices in a slightly overlapping layer on half of the bread slices. Be sure to cover the entire surface of the bread with cucumber.
Step 5
Top the cucumber-layered bread slices with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
Step 6
Using a sharp knife, carefully trim off the crusts of each sandwich. Cut each sandwich into 4 neat, even rectangles or triangles, depending on your preference.
Step 7
Serve the cucumber tea sandwiches immediately, or refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 4 hours. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (890.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1981.9 |
| Total Fat 111.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 60.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g | |
| Cholesterol 284.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2648.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 203.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 37.4g | |
| Protein 39.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 633.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1113.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories