Description
Creamy Cucumber Benedictine Tea Sandwiches are a delightful and elegant treat, perfect for any tea party or casual gathering. These bite-sized sandwiches feature a creamy, herb-infused cucumber filling nestled between soft, crustless white bread. With their refreshing flavors and charming presentation, they are sure to impress your guests while evoking a sense of Southern nostalgia. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, these sandwiches are an essential addition to your entertaining repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 medium cucumbers (sliced thin)
- 8 slices white bread (crustless)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in dill and green onions.
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds (about 1/8 inch thick).
- Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of bread.
- Place cucumber slices on half of the bread slices, covering generously.
- Top with remaining bread slices, spread side down, and gently press together.
- Trim crusts and cut sandwiches into quarters or triangles.
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately with your favorite beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like chives or mint to the filling. Substitute cream cheese with a vegan alternative if desired. Serve alongside edible flowers or microgreens for an elegant presentation.