Savor tasty cucumber tea sandwiches ideal for an afternoon treat. Perfect for brunch, these bite-sized delights guarantee smiles and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
8 slices of bread
1 large cucumber
8 oz of cream cheese
1 tablespoon of dill (fresh or dry)
Zest from 1 lemon
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Optional: Sliced radishes
Optional: Smoked salmon
Optional: Sprouts
Special garnish: Fresh dill sprigs
Special garnish: Edible flowers
Instructions
Prepare the cream cheese spread: In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Slice the cucumbers: Rinse your cucumber, then slice it thinly—about 1/8 inch thick.
Assemble the sandwiches: Spread a generous layer of your cream cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread. Top half of those pieces with cucumber slices.
Finish: Layer the remaining bread slices on top, cream cheese side down. Gently press down to create a lovely seal.
Cut into triangles: Use a sharp knife to cut the sandwiches into quarters or halves.
Garnish (optional): Top with fresh dill sprigs or edible flowers if you’re feeling fancy.
Notes
A delightful recipe for cucumber tea sandwiches, perfect for garden parties and serving with tea.
