Description
Delicate cucumber sandwiches from the Pioneer Woman embrace classic British tea party elegance with creamy spread and crisp vegetables. Light herbed cream cheese and thin cucumber slices nestled between white bread create refreshing perfection you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 slices high-quality soft white sandwich bread (about 1 loaf), crusts removed
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Herb and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Meticulously slice cucumber into delicate 1/8-inch (0.3 centimeters) translucent rounds using a mandolin or precision knife.
- Sprinkle cucumber slices with salt and allow them to rest on absorbent paper towels for 15-30 minutes, drawing out excess moisture.
- Gently blot cucumber slices with fresh paper towels to remove residual salt and liquid.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whip softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped fresh dill, minced chives, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Liberally coat one side of each bread slice with the herbed cream cheese mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange salted cucumber slices methodically across half of the prepared bread slices, creating an overlapping pattern.
- Delicately dust cucumber layers with freshly cracked black pepper to enhance flavor complexity.
- Carefully position remaining bread slices atop the cucumber-laden pieces, cream cheese side facing downward.
- Using a sharp chef’s knife, slice sandwiches diagonally, creating elegant, bite-sized tea sandwiches.
- Transfer triangular sandwiches to a serving platter and present immediately to preserve optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Salting cucumber slices prevents soggy sandwiches and locks in crisp texture.
- Customize herb cream cheese spread with freshly picked garden herbs for personalized flavor.
- Prepare filling and cucumber slices a day ahead for stress-free entertaining.
- Trim bread edges for an elegant, classic tea sandwich presentation.
- Perfect companion to summer celebrations, offering light and refreshing bites.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg