Green Cucumber Sandwiches Cream Cheese (Printable)

Refreshing cucumber and herbed cream cheese layers on soft bread, ideal for light, elegant snacks.

# What You Need:

→ Sandwich Components

01 - 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

# Steps:

01 - Combine cream cheese, chives, dill, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Mix until thoroughly smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Lightly butter one side of each bread slice to create a moisture barrier that prevents sogginess.
03 - Spread a generous, even layer of the herbed cream cheese mixture over the buttered side of four bread slices.
04 - Arrange cucumber slices evenly across the cream cheese surface, allowing slight overlap for full coverage.
05 - Top each prepared slice with a remaining bread slice, placing the buttered side down against the cucumbers.
06 - Gently press sandwiches together, remove any remaining crusts, and slice each sandwich into three neat fingers or diagonal quarters.
07 - Serve immediately on a platter, or cover with a damp paper towel and refrigerate until serving time to maintain freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These sandwiches transform simple ingredients into something that feels like a special occasion
  • The herbed cream cheese keeps bread fresh while adding a bright, fresh flavor
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  • Never skip the butter layer, it is what keeps these delicate sandwiches from becoming a soggy mess
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non negotiable for that smooth, spreadable texture
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  • Use a mandoline if you have one for those impossibly thin cucumber slices
  • Lemon zest added to the cream cheese mixture creates an entirely different level of bright flavor

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