Are you hosting a tea party, bridal or baby shower, brunch or luncheon? Make cucumber tea sandwiches! These light yet flavorful hors d'oeuvres are popular among the British and have gained favor with other cultures.
Why You’ll Love Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
We grow plenty of Boston and Chicago cucumber varieties to make refrigerator pickles and canning pickles. But my new favorite fresh eating variety is Munchers. Slicing cucumbers are delicious on their own or in a salad, but they also shine in sandwiches.
- Refreshing - Cucumbers are very hydrating, and they provide a satisfying crunch to sandwiches.
- Elegant - Historically, cucumber sandwiches were associated with high society and reserved for special occasions. Paired with blackberry fool, your guests can experience a rich taste of history and refined indulgence.
- Simple - Although these sandwiches provide an impressive presentation, they are easy to make with affordable and readily accessible ingredients.
Ingredients Needed
You will find a full ingredients list, including measurements, in the recipe card below.
- Cucumber - Choose a medium-sized slicing variety with thin, smooth skin.
- Bread - While you can use store-bought bread, homemade bread, like our best sandwich bread recipe, homemade French bread, or no-knead artisan bread, takes this recipe to a new level. If you need a gluten-free option, try this homemade gluten-free bread recipe.
- Cream Cheese - Bring your cream cheese to room temperature for this recipe.
Recipe Variations
- Lemon Juice - In addition to the lemon juice, you can add a bit of lemon zest to enhance the citrus flavor.
- Mayonnaise - I love using my healthy mayonnaise in recipes, but you can also substitute sour cream or this easy Instant Pot yogurt recipe.
- Fresh Chives - If you don’t have chives, you can substitute fresh parsley, scallions, or dill weed.
- Homemade Ranch Seasoning - If you don’t have ranch seasoning from my homemade buttermilk ranch, you can use one teaspoon dried dill, one teaspoon dried minced onion, one garlic clove finely minced or pressed, and a pinch of salt.
Recipe Instructions
Step 1: Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and use a fork to mix well. Keep this spread in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Step 2: Spread a thin layer of the chive & garlic cream cheese spread on a piece of bread.
Step 3: Lay a single layer of thin cucumber slices on the cream cheese.
Step 4: Cover with another piece of bread and cut the sandwich into triangles before serving.
FAQs
Black tea blends such as Earl Grey and English breakfast teas are popular pairings for cucumber sandwiches. However, herbal teas make a nice pairing, too. Learn how to make your own tea blend here.
While you can use store-bought bread, homemade bread like this sandwich bread recipe or no-knead artisan bread brings this recipe to a new level. Or, if you need a gluten-free option, try this homemade gluten-free bread recipe.
During the British colonization of India, cucumber sandwiches were served at tea time to combat the heat with the cucumber’s hydrating and cooling effect. This practical solution began a trend in high-society England to serve cucumber sandwiches at special events, which remains a tradition to this day.
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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Fork
- sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 Large Cucumber sliced thin
- 1 Loaf Bread
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Chives fresh
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 2 ½ Teaspoons Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, and ranch seasoning mix in a medium bowl and use a fork to mix well. This spread can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Spread a thin layer of the chive & garlic cream cheese spread on a piece of bread.
- Lay a single layer of thin cucumber slices on the cream cheese.
- Cover with another piece of bread and cut the sandwich into triangles before serving.
Notes
- Lemon Juice – In addition to the lemon juice, you can add a bit of lemon zest to enhance the citrus flavor.
- Mayonnaise – I love using my fermented mayonnaise in recipes, but you can also substitute sour cream or this easy Instant Pot yogurt recipe.
- Fresh Chives – If you don’t have chives, you can substitute fresh parsley, scallions, or dill weed.
- Homemade Ranch Seasoning – If you don’t have ranch seasoning from my homemade buttermilk ranch, you can use one teaspoon dried dill, one teaspoon dried minced onion, one garlic clove finely minced or pressed, and a pinch of salt.
