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Cucumber Sandwiches with Herb Cream Cheese

Crisp cucumber and a creamy herb spread on soft bread. Cool, light and good for picnics or afternoon tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: British
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp chives finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp dill chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove grated
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 12 slices soft white or sourdough bread
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Salt the cucumber slices and leave them on a paper towel for 10 minutes. Pat dry.
  2. Mix the cream cheese with the chives, dill, garlic, lemon zest and pepper.
  3. Spread the cream cheese on all the bread slices.
  4. Layer cucumber on half of them and top with the rest.
  5. Trim the crusts, cut into triangles and serve.

Notes

Best made within 2 hours of serving.