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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Published March 8, 2022 by Lauren Vavala

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Fresh ingredients such as herbs and cucumber are used to prepare this recipe for Cucumber Tea Sandwiches. These delightful miniature sandwiches are easy to make, snack-able, and perfect for serving to a crowd.

Cucumber tea sandwiches stacked on a white plate.

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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are a classic British snack, which are meant to be served during afternoon tea in order to hold off hunger before dinner. They are often served at parties, showers, and other celebrations in the United States today.

These small sandwiches are the quintessential tea sandwich, which were originally made with butter rather than cream cheese.

These sandwiches are often mini size, so they are more snack-able and perfect for entertaining. Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are made with fresh herbs, cream cheese, and sliced cucumbers on white crustless bread. The fresh vegetables used in this dish make it the perfect spring recipe. Try it out the next time you head out for a picnic on a warm day.

For a similar, low carb option, try  these Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites. If you’re looking for regular sandwich recipes, check out this Vegetarian Spinach Sandwich and Grilled Turkey BLT.

Why This Recipe Works

Making Cucumber Tea Sandwiches is very easy. All you need to do is make a quick herbed cream cheese and layer it with sliced cucumbers on bread.

This recipe uses fresh ingredients such as herbs and cucumbers. Cucumber sandwiches are a light snack option, perfect for spring and summertime.

These little tea sandwiches are great for entertaining. You can serve a variety of tea sandwiches to suite different tastes.  You can even use egg salad or Chicken Salad to make tea sandwiches.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Ingredients

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  • 10 slices of white bread
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chives
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 small cucumber

The entire recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

 

Chef’s Tip: you can use any combination of herbs that you like. You could also purchase herbed cream cheese if you’d rather not make your own.

Prep!

Set the cream cheese out ahead of time so that it can come to room temperature before you begin.

Slice the cucumber into 1/8-inch thick slices.

Mince the chives, basil, parsley and garlic.

Create!

Herbed cream cheese in a bowl with a fork.

Combine the cream cheese, minced herbs, and garlic in a small bowl.  Smash everything together with a fork until it’s evenly blended.

Two slices of bread on a cutting board with cream cheese on one and cream cheese and slices of cucumber on the other.

Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each of the slices of bread.

Add a layer of cucumbers to one slice of bread, then top with a second slice of bread.

Four cucumber tea sandwiches on a cutting board with the crust of the bread off to the side.

Using a very sharp knife and light pressure, cut the crust off of each sandwich, then cut each sandwich into half, then half again so that you have four small sandwiches.

Present!

Cucumber tea sandwiches on a plate with one turned on its side to show the inside.

You can keep tea sandwiches simple or get a little creative by adding fancy toothpicks or by using cookie cutters to cut the sandwiches into different shapes.

Tips and Techniques

  • You can use any combination of herbs that you like. You could also purchase pre-made herbed cream cheese if you’d rather not make your own.
  • If you are making these sandwiches ahead of time, consider using a less “watery” cucumber like an English cucumber to keep the bread from getting soggy.
  • Store sandwiches covered with plastic to prevent the bread from drying out.

FAQ’s

Why Is It Called A Tea Sandwich?

Tea sandwiches are originally a British food and were made to be served with afternoon tea, hence their name.

What Cucumbers Are Best For Tea Sandwiches?

You can use any type of cucumber for tea sandwiches. If you are making tea sandwiches ahead of time, a less watery cucumber variety, like English cucumbers, are best.

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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Fresh ingredients such as herbs and cucumber are used to prepare this recipe for Cucumber Tea Sandwiches. These delightful miniature sandwiches are easy to make, snack-able, and perfect for serving to a crowd.
Course Appetizers, Snack
Cuisine Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 20 tea sandwiches
Calories 54kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chives (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh basil (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (minced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 10 slices white bread
  • 1 small cucumber (cut into 1/8-inch thick slices)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, minced herbs and garlic. Smash everything together with a fork until it’s evenly blended.
    4 ounces cream cheese, 1 teaspoon fresh chives, 1 teaspoon fresh basil, 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, 1 clove garlic
  • Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each of the slices of bread. Add a layer of cucumbers to one slice and top with a second. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread.
    10 slices white bread, 1 small cucumber
  • Using a sharp knife, gently slice the crust off of all four sides of each sandwich. Cut each sandwich in half, then in half again so that you have 4 small sandwiches.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • You can use any combination of herbs that you like. You could also purchase pre-made herbed cream cheese if you'd rather not make your own.
  • If you are making these sandwiches ahead of time, consider using a less "watery" cucumber like an English cucumber, to keep the bread from getting soggy.
  • Store sandwiches covered with plastic to prevent the bread from drying out.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally posted on February 8, 2018. It was updated with new images, step-by-step instructions, tips, techniques and FAQ’s in March 2021.

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Comments

  1. Margaret mary says

    April 9, 2022 at 1:03 am

    How do u make the turkey blt tea sandwich

    Reply
    • Lauren Vavala says

      April 9, 2022 at 2:41 pm

      Here is the link to the recipe for the turkey BLT: https://deliciouslittlebites.com/turkey-blt-sandwich/

      Reply
  2. Freya says

    March 27, 2022 at 4:50 am

    I love tea sandwiches and cream cheese and cucumber is one of my fav fillings!

    Reply
  3. Elaine Benoit says

    October 11, 2018 at 10:59 am

    I haven’t had a cucumber tea sandwich in ages!! My grandmother used to make them all the time and I have great memories of eating them with her. Your mini sandwiches look easy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:25 pm

      It’s one of those forgotten classics, yet so simple and delicious!

      Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    October 11, 2018 at 10:48 am

    These sound so good & really easy to make. They’d be perfect for a yummy appetizer or snack. Great idea!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:26 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Ellen says

    October 11, 2018 at 10:29 am

    I love tea sandwiches. I’m planning a going away party for a friend and these will be on the menu!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:26 pm

      Thanks Ellen!

      Reply
  6. Anna Hettick says

    October 11, 2018 at 10:29 am

    I had something similar to these when I was a young kid and I remember them so vividly! I want to make them even without a party!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:26 pm

      That’s what usually happens around here lol

      Reply
  7. Andrea says

    October 11, 2018 at 10:07 am

    Aww these are so pretty and simple, such a quintessentially british canape! You just remind me that I should definitely make them soon!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 12, 2018 at 7:27 pm

      Thanks Andrea 🙂

      Reply

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