Green Cucumber Cream Cheese (Printable)

Cool cucumber slices and creamy herb spread on soft bread make a refreshing snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sandwich Base

01 - 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
02 - 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds

→ Herbed Cream Cheese Spread

03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
04 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

→ Butter Layer

08 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine cream cheese, chives, dill, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until completely smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Lightly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice to create a moisture barrier and prevent sogginess.
03 - Spread a generous layer of the herbed cream cheese mixture over the buttered side of 4 bread slices, ensuring even coverage to edges.
04 - Arrange cucumber slices in a single layer over the cream cheese, allowing slight overlap for complete coverage and optimal texture distribution.
05 - Top each assembled sandwich with a remaining bread slice, buttered side facing down. Press gently but firmly to seal.
06 - Trim any remaining crusts for uniform appearance. Slice each sandwich into three neat fingers or four quarters for elegant presentation.
07 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness, or cover with damp paper towel and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crisp coolness against creamy herbed cheese feels like a refined indulgence that requires almost no effort
  • They make any gathering feel instantly more elegant, even if you threw them together twenty minutes before guests arrived
02 -
  • The butter layer is not optional, it is the structural difference between elegant finger sandwiches and sad, soggy bread
  • Cucumber slices should be translucent enough to read through, anything thicker creates an awkward eating experience
03 -
  • Grating a bit of lemon zest into the cream cheese adds bright acidity that cuts through the richness
  • Pat your cucumber slices dry with paper towels before layering to prevent any excess moisture from sneaking into your sandwiches

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