Fresh Cucumber Dill Tea Sandwiches
These fresh cucumber dill tea sandwiches offer a crisp, refreshing bite with a creamy herbaceous spread, perfect for elegant tea time or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 1 large English cucumber or 2 small Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and dry cucumbers. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch thickness). Place slices in a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss gently and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse cucumber slices quickly under cold water to remove excess salt, then lay on paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Press gently to absorb extra water.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream. Add chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Trim crusts off bread slices if not already done. Lay slices flat on a clean surface.
- Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread. Arrange cucumber slices on half of the bread slices in a single layer. Top with remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
- Press sandwiches lightly to ensure they stick together, then cut each sandwich into fingers or triangles. Serve immediately or cover with a damp paper towel and plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Salting and drying cucumber slices is essential to prevent soggy sandwiches. Use room temperature cream cheese for easy spreading. Assemble sandwiches close to serving time for best texture. Variations include adding smoked salmon, using vegan cream cheese and yogurt, or swapping dill for other fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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