You know, Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are a unique little something that can be so completely basically delectable ... or on the other hand can be a finished flavorless let down. Frequently, Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are a bit of cream cheddar beat with awkward cucumbers on a touch of spongy white bread. Which can leave you feeling like they were just an after-thought filler on the menu.
Be that as it may, when progressed nicely, Cucumber Tea Sandwiches can be a delightfully tasty feature of a tea menu or gathering spread. What's more, with paying only some additional thoughtfulness regarding three straightforward things, doing Cucumber Tea Sandwiches well is genuinely very simple.
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- packed 1/3 c. roughly chopped fresh dill
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. finely chopped lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- pinch black pepper
- 1 large English cucumber
- Approximately 12 to 16 slices good-quality sandwich bread (such as Pepperidge Farm)
- Place cream cheese in a bowl; stir with a spoon or fork until creamy and free of lumps. Add dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; stir until well combined.
- Chill cream cheese mixture for about 2 hours {or overnight} to allow flavors to meld.
- To Prepare Sandwiches:
- Remove Lemony Dill Spread from refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to assembling sandwiches to allow it to soften and become easily spreadable. Thinly slice cucumber with a very sharp knife or mandolin.
- To serve open-faced ~ spread a thin layer of Lemony Dill Spread on each slice of bread and arrange cucumber slices decoratively on top. Trim away bread crusts with a serrated knife; then cut sandwiches into desired shapes {2 triangles or 3 fingers}. To serve closed ~ Place an additional piece of bread on top of cucumbers. Trim away bread crusts with a serrated knife; then cut sandwiches into fourths. To serve triple-decker ~ Repeat layers, making a sandwich stack that includes a total of 3 slices of bread. Trim away bread crusts with a serrated knife; then cut sandwich stacks into fourths.
- Garnish tops with additional fresh dill. Serve immediately. Or, layer in an airtight container with waxed paper between each layer and on top of the top layer. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Ideally, cucumber tea sandwiches should be served immediately or within about 2 to 3 hours of having been assembled.
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