Cucumber Herbed Cream Cheese (Printer-friendly)

Refreshing cucumber and herbed cream cheese sandwiches with soft bread for elegant light bites.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Herbed Cream Cheese

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Sandwich Assembly

08 - 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 12 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, dill, chives, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
02 - Lightly spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice to create a moisture barrier and prevent sogginess.
03 - Evenly distribute a generous layer of herbed cream cheese onto each buttered bread slice.
04 - Arrange thinly sliced cucumber in a single layer across half of the prepared bread slices.
05 - Top cucumber-layered slices with remaining bread slices, cream cheese side facing down, pressing gently to form complete sandwiches.
06 - Gently press sandwiches together and trim edges if desired for uniform presentation. Cut each sandwich into halves or quarters.
07 - Serve immediately or cover with damp paper towel and refrigerate until service.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Perfect make-ahead option for elegant entertaining
  • Light and refreshing with a delightful herb-infused cream cheese
  • Vegetarian-friendly and easily adaptable to various dietary preferences
  • Beautiful presentation that impresses guests at any gathering
02 -
  • Use day-old bread as it's easier to handle and less likely to tear when spreading
  • Pat cucumber slices dry with paper towels before assembling to prevent soggy sandwiches
  • Use a serrated knife for clean cuts when trimming crusts and cutting sandwiches
  • Prepare the herbed cream cheese up to 24 hours in advance to allow flavors to meld
  • Keep assembled sandwiches covered with damp paper towels until serving to maintain freshness
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