Green Cucumber Sandwiches Herb Cheese (Printable)
Delicate tea sandwiches with crisp cucumber slices and creamy herb cheese spread, perfect for light lunches.
# What You'll Need:
→ Herb Cheese Spread
01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
03 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp lemon zest
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sandwiches
08 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 12 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (optional, for bread)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, chives, dill, parsley, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
02 - If desired, lightly butter one side of each bread slice to prevent sogginess.
03 - Spread a generous layer of the herb cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
04 - Arrange cucumber slices evenly over half of the bread slices.
05 - Top with the remaining bread slices, cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
06 - Gently press together and trim crusts if not already removed. Slice each sandwich into quarters or fingers.
07 - Serve immediately, or cover with a damp paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The herb cheese spread keeps remarkably well in the fridge, so you can mix it up to two days ahead and assemble on demand
- These elegant finger sandwiches transform simple ingredients into something that feels special enough for bridal showers or afternoon tea
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- Damp paper towels are your secret weapon for keeping these fresh without making them soggy, just drape them loosely over the platter and remove right before serving
- Room temperature ingredients are absolutely crucial here, as cold cream cheese will tear your soft bread and cold cucumbers lose their delicate crunch
03 -
- Use a serrated knife with a gentle sawing motion to cut through the sandwiches without squishing them flat
- Pat your cucumber slices dry with paper towels before layering them to prevent any excess moisture from making your bread soggy