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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Delicate and refreshing cucumber tea sandwiches, perfect for afternoon tea or as a light snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: British
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Base
  • 8 slices white bread crusts removed
Cucumber Filling
  • 1 medium cucumber thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
  2. Layer the thin cucumber slices on top of the cream cheese on half of the bread slices.
  3. Top with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
Cut and Serve
  1. Using a sharp knife or cookie cutter, cut the sandwiches into quarters or desired shapes.
  2. Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These sandwiches are best served fresh but can be made a few hours in advance. Keep them covered in the refrigerator to prevent drying out.

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