These Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are the perfectsnack to elevate your afternoon tea. They feature a creamy smoked paprika and dill filling nestled between soft white bread slices, making them irresistibly flavorful and delicate.
I grew up eating cucumber sandwiches. My mom would spread some white bread with mayonnaise, place a layer of cucumbers on the bread and serve them up for lunch. She would cut them into either four triangles or quarters and us kids would gobble them down.
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Why You'll Love Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Simply elegant: These sandwiches are easy to prepare but look and taste like something straight out of a fancy tea party.
Quick to Make: With minimal prep time, you’ll have a tray of gorgeous sandwiches ready in under 20 minutes.
Perfect for Gatherings: Whether it’s a bridal shower or casual brunch, these sandwiches are always a crowd-pleaser.
🥘 Ingredients
- White bread: This is essential in my opinion for making this type of sandwich. I like to cut the crusts off, making them look dainter and even more appealing to kids!
- Cucumbers: my preference is the English cucumber as they don't have the seeds a regular cucumber has.
- Cream Cheese: use full fat or reduced fat, either works.
- Fresh dill weed: be sure to mince it before you measure it.
- Onion
- Lemon juice: fresh is best!
- Smoked papika
See recipe card below for amounts.
How To Make Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Remove crusts
Using a sharp knife, cut the crust from all sides of the bread.
Make filling
In a medium sized mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, mix together the cream cheese, minced dill, onion, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
Spread filling
Divide the the cream cheese mixture between 4 slices of bread spreading the cheese evenly over each slice.
Arrange cucumbers
Top the bottom slice of bread with 6 cucumber slices and cover with the second slice of bread.
Cut sections
Cut each sandwich into 6 equal sections.
- Cut the crust from all sides of the bread.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, mix together the cream cheese, minced dill, onion, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Divide the the cream cheese mixture between 4 slices of bread spreading the cheese evenly over each slice.
- Top the bottom slice of bread with 6 cucumber slices and cover with the second slice of bread.
- Cut each sandwich into 6 equal sections.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Spreader or butter knife
Substitutions
- Bread: Swap the white bread for whole wheat, sourdough, or gluten-free bread.
- Cream Cheese: Use goat cheese, ricotta, or vegan cream cheese for dietary preferences.
- Herbs: Replace dill with chives, parsley, or tarragon for a different herbaceous flavor.
📖 Variations
- Cream Cheese swap: Substitute ¼ cup of mayonnaise or sour cream for 2 ounces of the cream cheese.
- Flavor swap: Eliminate the dill and and paprika and use 1 tablespoon of diced jalapeno peppers and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
- Tangy addition: Add ¼ cup of sliced green or black olives or capers to the cream cheese mixture.
Top Tips
- Trim the Crusts: For classic tea sandwiches, trim the crusts neatly after assembling.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the sandwiches for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld and keep them firm.
- Serve Fresh: These sandwiches are best enjoyed on the day they’re made to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with a pot of Earl Grey or herbal tea for a classic afternoon tea experience.
- Serve alongside fresh fruit, scones, and petit fours for a full tea spread.
- Include them as part of a brunch buffet or as appetizers for a garden party.
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📖 Recipe
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice , fresh squeezed
- ½ tablespoon minced onion
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 slices white bread , crusts removed
Instructions
- Cut the crust from all sides of the bread.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, mix together the cream cheese, minced dill, onion, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Divide the the cream cheese mixture between 4 slices of bread spreading the cheese evenly over each slice.
- Top the bottom slice of bread with 6 cucumber slices and cover with the second slice of bread.
- Cut each sandwich into 6 sections.
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