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Fresh Cucumber Dill Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches

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These Fresh Cucumber Dill Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches are quick, easy, and perfect for light gatherings or last-minute snacks. They combine creamy, tangy dill cream cheese with crisp cucumber slices on soft white bread for a refreshing and elegant treat.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 large English cucumber or seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt, to taste
  • Light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Lay them on paper towels and gently pat dry to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, finely chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a light sprinkle of black pepper. Mix well until smooth and evenly blended. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  3. Remove crusts from the sandwich bread slices. Stack two slices together and carefully slice off the edges with a sharp serrated knife. Spread a generous, even layer of the dill cream cheese mixture on each slice.
  4. Layer cucumber slices evenly over half of the cream cheese-spread bread slices, about 5-6 slices per sandwich. Top with the remaining slices of bread, cream cheese side down, gently pressing to seal.
  5. Using a serrated knife, cut each sandwich into triangles or small rectangles. Arrange on a platter and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and sandwiches firm up.

Notes

Pat cucumbers dry to prevent soggy sandwiches. Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading. Chill sandwiches before serving to let flavors meld and bread firm up. Use a gentle sawing motion when cutting to avoid squashing sandwiches. Can substitute bread types or cream cheese for dietary needs.

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