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Classic English Afternoon Tea Cucumber Sandwiches

A stack of crustless, triangular cucumber sandwiches filled with thin cucumber slices and cream cheese.
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Make perfect, non-soggy cucumber sandwiches ideal for afternoon tea or light lunches using this straightforward recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large English cucumber
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 8 slices soft white bread (crusts removed)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumber very thinly, about 1/16 inch thick. Place the slices in a colander and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Let them sit for 20 minutes to draw out excess water. Gently pat the slices dry with paper towels. This step prevents soggy sandwiches.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, and black pepper until combined. This is your best cream cheese spread for sandwiches.
  3. Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. This acts as a moisture barrier.
  4. Flip the bread slices over. Spread the cream cheese and dill mixture evenly over the unbuttered side of four slices of bread.
  5. Arrange the dried cucumber slices neatly over the cream cheese layer on those four slices.
  6. Top with the remaining four slices of bread, butter-side up.
  7. Gently press the sandwiches together. Using a sharp knife, trim off all the crusts to create crustless sandwich ideas.
  8. Cut each sandwich into four small triangles or use cookie cutters to make dainty tea lunch shapes.
  9. Chill the sandwiches for at least 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, you can mix a teaspoon of Dijon mustard into the cream cheese spread.
  • If you prefer a simpler flavor, substitute the cream cheese mixture with just softened butter and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • These are excellent as a refreshing luncheon sandwich or a light summer appetizer.

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