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Easy No-Cook Cucumber Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches

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These no-cook cucumber cream cheese tea sandwiches are quick, fresh, and perfect for parties or light snacks. They combine soft white bread with a creamy, herby spread and crisp cucumber slices for an elegant yet easy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh dill, finely chopped (or substitute with chives, parsley, basil, or mint)
  • Thinly sliced peeled cucumber (about 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of garlic powder or onion powder

Instructions

  1. Peel the cucumber and slice it paper-thin (about 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick). Pat slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Lay out the bread slices and carefully remove the crusts using a butter knife.
  4. Spread a generous, even layer of the cream cheese mixture on each bread slice.
  5. Layer cucumber slices evenly over half of the bread slices, overlapping slightly.
  6. Top with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, and press gently to adhere.
  7. Cut each sandwich into 2 or 3 triangles using a sharp knife.
  8. Arrange sandwiches on a platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and bread to firm up.

Notes

Keep cucumber slices dry to avoid soggy bread. Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading. Chill sandwiches before serving for best texture and flavor. Optional additions include garlic powder, onion powder, or herbs like basil or mint. Gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions are possible.

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