What’s more of a southern party food than cucumber sandwiches? Whether for a baby or wedding shower, tea party or Kentucky Derby Party…these little finger sandwiches are a must for your recipe file!
I made these for my daughter’s Gender Neutral Baby Shower and they were a perfect finger food to include on the buffet. Easy and quick to make, can make up to 2 days ahead to save time on party day and they fit in perfectly on a party buffet.
Add these to your Pinterest board or your recipe file for your upcoming parties and events!
Cucumber Sandwiches with Cream Cheese and Lemon
Cucumber Sandwiches are the perfect easy addition to a tea party, baby or wedding shower or your upcoming brunch!
Ingredients
4 oz whole cream cheese, softened to room temp
2 TB chopped fresh dill
Zest and Juice of half a large lemon
Salted butter, softened for spreading on bread slices
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
6 slices high quality white or whole grain bread
1/2 large cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced, thoroughly dried with paper towels
Directions
- Combine: in a small bowl, combine cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add enough kosher salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble: butter each slice of bread (prevents sogginess.) Lay slices with butter-side-up on a work surface. Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture onto each slice. Arrange towel-dried cucumber slices on top of the first 3 slices of bread. Top with remaining bread. Slice off the crusts. If not serving immediately, wrap tightly in cling wrap and chill for up to 24 hours.
- Slice: when ready to serve, slice into 4 triangles per sandwich. Cover and chill any leftovers.
