Cucumber Sandwiches Herb Cream (Printable Version)
Delight in crisp cucumber layered with creamy herb spread on soft bread for a light bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cream 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 juice
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Sandwiches
08 - 1 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 12 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (optional)
# Method:
01 - Combine cream cheese, chives, dill, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and well blended.
02 - Lightly butter each slice of bread if desired to prevent sogginess.
03 - Spread a generous layer of the herb cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread.
04 - Arrange cucumber slices evenly over half of the bread slices.
05 - Top with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
06 - Gently press together, then cut each sandwich into quarters or triangles for serving.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- These sandwiches transform simple ingredients into something that feels like an occasion without any actual cooking
- The herb cream cheese keeps beautifully in the fridge, making sudden afternoon guests feel planned for
02 -
- The assembled sandwiches hold up best for about two hours, after which the cucumber starts weeping and the bread begins to soften
- Wrapping them tightly in plastic and chilling for thirty minutes before cutting makes for cleaner edges and neater presentation
03 -
- Use a mandoline or very sharp knife to cut paper-thin cucumber slices that bend rather than break
- If the cucumber seems especially wet, pat slices between paper towels before layering them on the bread