Cucumber Sandwiches

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Cucumber Sandwiches are the perfect addition to your next brunch or afternoon tea. Made with thinly sliced cucumbers and a fresh dill cream cheese spread, they’re light, refreshing, and so delicious!

If you’ve ever been to a tea party, chances are you’ve had cucumber sandwiches. They’re a staple on every afternoon tea menu, and for good reason. They’re delicate, dainty, and perfectly bite sized… it’s no wonder they’re often called cucumber tea sandwiches!

I can still remember the first time I tried them. It was actually at a wedding shower, years ago, and I instantly fell in love. They’re the perfect finger food, and a delicious addition to all your other favorite tea party foods. We love serving them with Quiche Lorraine Bites, Chicken Salad, and Egg Salad Crostini, and of course some Lemon Bars and Mini Cheesecakes for dessert!

Made with soft bread slices, crunchy cucumbers, and a creamy herbed spread, this recipe is truly the best. It combines crisp English cucumbers with a dill cream cheese spread for the ultimate flavor combination everyone is sure to love!

what you’ll need for this recipe

White bread – I used 10 slices of soft white sandwich bread. Soft is key!

Cucumbers – I used 1 English cucumber, which is seedless and less watery than other varieties. If you’re using another variety, I would recommend patting them dry with paper towels before adding them to the sandwiches.

Cream cheese – I used 8 ounces of plain cream cheese, softened to room temperature. Substitute your favorite flavor as a shortcut!

Mayonnaise – Adding mayo to the cream cheese helps make it a little more creamy and a little less thick. I used 1/4 cup Hellman’s mayo, but you can use any brand you like.

Fresh dill – 1 Tablespoons fresh dill is what gives the cream cheese layer its delicious dill flavor.

Lemon juice – I added 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice to the cream cheese filling to help balance it out and give it an extra zip. As always, fresh is best, but bottled will work too!

Seasonings – I used 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and fresh pepper to taste.

how to make cucumber sandwiches

Make the filling. In small mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayo, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Use a hand mixer or spoon to mix well.

Peel & slice the cucumber. Peel the cucumber in stripes and cut into 1/8 inch thin slices using a mandoline or sharp knife.

Remove the crusts. Cut the crust off of the bread to make squares.

Assemble & cut the sandwiches. For each sandwich, spread about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling onto each slice of bread. Add thinly sliced cucumbers, fresh cracked pepper and additional fresh dill. Place the second slice of bread on top, then carefully cut into 4 triangles or squares.

How to keep a Cucumber Sandwich from getting soggy

1. Use English cucumbers, which have less water content than regular cucumbers due to their smaller seeds.
2. Sprinkle the sliced cucumbers with salt and place them on paper towels to allow any excess moisture to drain before adding them to the sandwiches. (*You may want to omit the salt from the cream cheese filling if you go this route.)
3. Spread cream cheese on both pieces of bread to create a barrier between the cucumbers and the bread.

how to cut cucumber sandwiches

There are a number of different options when it comes to how to cut a cucumber sandwich. Whichever option you choose, be sure to remove the crusts first!

Rectangles – Keep your cucumber sandwiches a little bigger by cutting each one into 2 rectangles.

Squares – Cut each sandwich in half and then in half again to make 4 squares.

Triangles – Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and then cross-diagonally to make 4 triangles.

Shapes – Use any shape of cookie cutter to make fun shapes. This cookie cutter set is my favorite for sandwiches.

More Delicious Cucumber Recipes

Have an abundance of cucumbers? These are some of our favorite ways to use them!

• Creamy Cucumber Salad
• Cucumber Salsa
• Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad
• Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad
• Strawberry Cucumber Salad
• Cucumber Caprese Salad
• Cucumber Pasta Salad
• Cucumber Boats

Cucumber Sandwiches

Cucumber Sandwiches are the perfect addition to your next tea party, bridal shower, or Mother's Day brunch. Made with just a handful of ingredients, they're simple, fresh, and so delicious! 

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

Calories: 91kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

• 12 slices white bread
• 1 English cucumber
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Fresh pepper to taste

Instructions

• In small mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayo, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Use a hand mixer or spoon to mix well.
• Peel the cucumber in stripes and cut into 1/8 inch slices using a mandoline or sharp knife.
• Cut the crust off of the bread to make squares.
• For each sandwich, spread about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling onto each piece of bread. Add thinly sliced cucumbers, fresh cracked pepper and additional fresh dill. Place the second piece of bread on top, then carefully cut into 4 triangles or squares.

Notes

How to keep a Cucumber Sandwich from getting soggy

1. Use English cucumbers, which have less water content than regular cucumbers due to their smaller seeds.

2. Sprinkle the sliced cucumbers with salt and place them on paper towels to allow any additional moisture to drain before adding them to the sandwiches. (*You may want to omit the salt from the cream cheese filling if you go this route.)

3. Spread cream cheese on both pieces of bread to create a barrier between the cucumbers and the bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 143mg | Sugar: 1g