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Cream Cheese & Cucumber Sandwiches

Cultural Context

Originating from British afternoon tea traditions, cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches are a quintessential light snack. They symbolize elegance and simplicity, often served at social gatherings and events. Today, they are enjoyed worldwide, with variations including different spreads and additional ingredients like smoked salmon or herbs.

BritishGBappetizer
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 slices white bread
1 tablespoon lemon zest
whipped cream cheese
softened unsalted butter
fresh dill
English cucumber
fine sea salt

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is more widely available and less expensive.

1

Spread softened unsalted butter evenly over one side of two slices of white bread.

2

Mix whipped cream cheese with the zest of one large lemon.

3

Spread whipped cream cheese on the other two slices of bread.

4

Layer cucumber slices on top of the whipped cream cheese.

5

Sprinkle chopped fresh dill over the cucumber slices.

6

Pinch fine sea salt onto the buttered side of the bread.

7

Close the sandwich and cut into wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Cucumber SandwichesTea Sandwiches

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