Description
Light, creamy, and refreshingly simple, these cucumber sandwiches are perfect for tea parties, brunches, or light snacking. Featuring a flavorful cream cheese spread with fresh dill and parsley, paired with crisp cucumber slices, this recipe is a timeless classic.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese (8 ounces): Softened for easy mixing.
- Mayonnaise (¼ cup): Adds a creamy and tangy touch.
- Fresh dill (2 tablespoons): Chopped for a burst of herbal freshness.
- Fresh Italian parsley (1 tablespoon): Finely chopped to enhance the flavor.
- Garlic powder (¼ teaspoon): Adds a subtle depth.
- Onion powder (¼ teaspoon): Balances the flavors.
- Kosher salt (¼ teaspoon): Enhances all the ingredients.
- Fresh ground black pepper (¼ teaspoon): For a slight kick.
- English cucumber (1): Peeled in stripes and sliced thin for the perfect crunch.
- Soft white bread (1 loaf): Crusts removed for an elegant presentation.
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: Using a stand or hand mixer, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Lay the bread slices in pairs on a cutting board. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice.
- Add the cucumber: Arrange cucumber slices on one side of half the bread slices. Optionally, sprinkle a little extra dill on top.
- Finish the sandwiches: Top with the remaining bread slices. Carefully cut each sandwich into quarters for serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
- You can use whole grain or rye bread as a variation for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: ~65
- Sugar: ~1g
- Sodium: ~120mg
- Fat: ~4g
- Saturated Fat: ~2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~6g
- Fiber: ~0.5g
- Protein: ~2g
- Cholesterol: ~10mg