Description
These Mini Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are light, refreshing, and elegant – perfect for bridal showers, tea parties, or brunch gatherings. Made with thinly sliced cucumbers, soft cream cheese, and fresh herbs on delicate bread, they’re as charming as they are delicious. Keywords: cucumber tea sandwiches, mini tea sandwiches, party finger foods, afternoon tea snacks, elegant appetizers
Ingredients
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- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional for creamier texture)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 loaf of white sandwich bread or soft rye bread, crusts removed
- Optional: edible flowers or microgreens for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise (if using), lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pat cucumber slices dry with paper towels to prevent sogginess.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
- Layer cucumber slices evenly on half the bread slices.
- Top with remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Gently press and trim crusts (if not already removed). Cut each sandwich into quarters or use a cookie cutter for shapes.
- Serve chilled, garnished with herbs, edible flowers, or microgreens.
Notes
- For best texture, assemble sandwiches no more than 2 hours before serving.
- Chill cream cheese mixture for 10–15 minutes before spreading for easier handling.
- Use mandoline for uniformly thin cucumber slices.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
