Cucumber Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches
A classic tea sandwich featuring a creamy and zesty spread, paired with fresh cucumber on soft, crustless bread. Perfect for tea parties or as a light snack!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 long English cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 loaf sliced bread crusts removed
Instructions
- Whisk cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in dill, green onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread mixture onto bread slices.
- Layer thin cucumber slices over half of the bread. Add extra herbs if desired.
- Top with remaining slices, press gently, then cut into thirds.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/cucumber-cream-cheese-tea-sandwiches/
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the cream cheese mixture.
- Feel free to use gluten-free bread if needed.