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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
8 oz cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
2-3 tbsp lemon juice
3-4 tbsp minced dill
2 tbsp minced chives
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt to taste
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
bread (such as sourdough, classic white, or pumpernickel)

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

Mix all of the ingredients for the cream cheese spread together with a fork until fluffy.

2

Spread the cream cheese mixture onto each side of the bread.

3

Add the thinly sliced cucumber and sandwich together.

4

Enjoy right away, or cut into bite-sized pieces for tea sandwiches.

Cooking Techniques

spreadingslicingassembling

Equipment Needed

forkknifecutting boardplatter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Cucumber SandwichesTea Sandwiches

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