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I love dainty Tea Sandwiches. So I decided I must post a Series of Tea Sandwiches here on the blog. Today's sandwich is the very "English" Cucumber Sandwich. You can make a dozen of these sandwiches in minutes and they are perfect for a party, light lunch or snack.


1 English Cucumber(see note)
1/2 cup chive cream cheese (see note)
2-3 Tbs of butter or margarine
salt and pepper
2 tsp of vinegar
1 pound of sandwich bread (see note) Notes:
I recommend the English Cucumber for these sandwiches because they are less "watery" and "seedy". You can also use the skin so you get the lovely green color in your sandwiches. I also recommend slicing the cucumbers very thin and a mandolin slicer does the best job.
- Chive flavored cream cheese is a key ingredient to my cucumber sandwiches. If you cannot find this, you can try to make your own by mixing plain cream cheese with 1/2 tsp of onion powder and 2Tbs of minced fresh chives. I also like the texture of the "whipped cream cheese because it spreads much easier on the bread.
- I recommend sandwich bread for these Tea Sandwiches. They are sliced thinner and tend to be softer than regular bread. I also recommend white bread because the flavor is mild it allows the cucumber and the spread to take center stage.
Mix the chive cream cheese, butter/margarine and some extra pepper for the spread. You want the ingredients to be soft, but still solid. I suggest you keep the ingredients cool so it allows the spread to be applied easily, but doesn't melt onto the bread .
Apply the spread on each slice of bread. Then cover one slice of bread with about 2 layers of thin cucumbers (try not to get too much liquid with the cucumbers). Top with the other slice of bread.
Finally, cut the crust off all the sides of the bread using a sharp serrated knife. This step is optional, but it gives the cucumber sandwiches a very clean and beautiful presentation. You can also cut the sandwich into any shape you like. I cut them simply in half. You can cut them into quarters, triangles etc...
Note: A tip to keep the bread soft and not dry out is to put a slightly damp paper towel over the sandwiches. Enjoy.
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I love traditional cucumber tea sandwiches! My friend and I watched the Royal wedding and this was one of the dishes we had!
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ReplyDeleteTraditional, easy to do and yummy!
ReplyDeleteLooks light and refreshing perfect for summer.
ReplyDeleteI've had a thing for tea sandwiches ever since I went to High Tea at the empress hotel. They're usually so simple but SO good. I always love ones involving cucumber, and this carrot ginger one I had before.
ReplyDeleteCucumber sandwiches are so great in this oppressively hot weather!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like something I would gobble up in no time!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! These tea sandwiches look great! :)
ReplyDeleteWow all of those sandwiches look so good! I love the cucumber one though, it makes me want to have a little tea party so I can make these! :)
ReplyDelete-Elyse @The Cultural Dish
These little sandwiches are ridiculously cute! and they looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI love cucumber sandwiches but haven't had one in a very long time. Yours look and sound fantastic. Let's have a tea party b-day twin!:)
ReplyDeleteWhat cute and delicious little sandwiches :D
ReplyDeleteLove them!
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Choc Chip Uru
These look so dainty and healthy, beautiful presentation!
ReplyDeleteI can't remember when last I saw these. Nicely done! Have a great week, Ramona. :)
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