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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
medium-sized cucumber
8 oz whipped cream cheese
7 oz packet Italian style salad dressing mix
15 slices cocktail rye bread
dill

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

Use a zester or channel peeler to make long strips along the length of the cucumber.

2

Thinly slice the cucumber into 15 slices.

3

Place 8 oz of whipped cream cheese into a small bowl.

4

Add the contents of a 7 oz packet of Italian style salad dressing mix and stir to combine.

5

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over 15 slices of cocktail rye bread.

6

Place one slice of cucumber on each sandwich.

7

Garnish with a little dill on top.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Cucumber SandwichesTea Sandwiches

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