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    Home » Lunch

    Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich

    Published: Jun 22, 2022 · by Elizabeth Waterson · This post may contain affiliate links, which may pay me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting Confessions of a Baking Queen!

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    afternoon tea sandwiches on a white plate, two cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches stacked on a white plate on a white marble surface with a green linen

    Here is how to make an easy, fresh cucumber and cream cheese sandwich. Cucumber, cream cheese sandwiches are easy to make and tasty. Often served at Afternoon Tea, this sandwich is perfect anytime.

    afternoon tea sandwiches on a white plate, two cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches stacked on a white plate on a white marble surface with a green linen

    One of my favorite parties to host is an Afternoon Tea. There is something so beautiful about getting together with my girlfriends and enjoying a variety of sandwiches, individual desserts, and scones with lots of clotted cream!

    The sandwiches we love are egg salad, curried chicken salad, smoked salmon, and this cucumber and cream cheese sandwich. They are all great appetizer sandwiches for parties too!

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    Ingredients

    You only need a few things, but make sure they are of good quality! The same principle applies to my tomato sandwich, so easy and delish!

    • White Sandwich Bread. I prefer to use soft white bread slices or soft whole wheat bread.
    • Softened Cream Cheese. You can use block-style cream cheese or use whipped cream cheese. I prefer to use whipped cream cheese since it spreads easier but if you have block cream cheese only then let it sit at room temperature a little bit to soften.
    • Cucumbers. In my opinion, the best are English Cucumbers or Persian Cucumbers. Slice them very thin so you can stack them high. Sometimes it's nice to peel the cucumbers but I like to visually see the dark edges of them.
    • Salt and Pepper. Be generous with the salt and pepper, season to taste!

    Optional additional ingredients: 

    Some people mix cream cheese and mayo together but I don't think it's necessary to use any mayonnaise. But if you want add about ¼ mayo to ¾ cream cheese mixture. 

    If you like fresh herbs you could add them- some like fresh dill or chives, sometimes I use watercress on the sandwich too! A squeeze of fresh lemon juice always brightens things up as well. 

    ¼ of a teaspoon garlic powder sprinkled on top of the cream cheese spread would be scrumptious too!

    You can alter the flavor of the sandwich to your personal preference but I think the base recipe is a great place to start then adjust accordingly to your liking.

    cucumber slices on top of a cream cheese piece of bread on a white marble surface with a green linen

    For ingredient quantities please reference the recipe card below. On the recipe card there is a button for US or M (Metric) measurements.

    Instructions

    Make sure your slices of bread are fresh! 

    two slices of white bread on a white plate on a white marble surface with a green linen

    Take two slices of white bread and spread them both with cream cheese. I like to use whipped cream cheese but you can use block cream cheese that has been softened. 

    cream cheese spread on white sandwich bread on a white plate on a white marble surface with a green linen

    Clean your cucumbers and thinly slice them you need about 2"-3" of cucumber per sandwich.

    knife cutting cucumbers into thin slices on a wood cutting board on a white marble surface

    Layer the sliced cucumbers on and sprinkle on salt and pepper then top with the other slice of cream cheese bread.

    cucumber slices added to cream cheese sandwich bread on a white plateon a white marble surface with a green linen

    Use a serrated knife to cut the crusts off and slice the sandwich into three rectangles or slice the sandwich in a diagonal both ways to create 4 triangles. Serve immediately. 

    crusts cut off of cucumber and cream cheese sandwich on a white plateon a white marble surface with a green linen
    cucumber and cream cheese sandwich cut into triangles on a wood cutting board

    If preparing ahead of time place on a sheet pan and place a damp paper towel on top of keeping the sandwiches from drying out. But don't prepare the sandwiches too far in advance or you risk the bread getting soggy.

    two cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches stacked on top of each other on a wood cutting board on a white marble surface

    There you have it my favorite cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches! The recipe is written for one sandwich, so adjust accordingly to however many sandwiches you need!

    afternoon tea sized cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches on a white plate on a white marble surface with a green linen

    More afternoon tea recipes

    This curried chicken salad sandwich is a winner every single time, trust me!!

    Scottish shortbread is a treat we often serve with afternoon tea.

    These mini English Sherry Trifles are so scrumptious!

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    Here is how to make an easy, fresh cucumber and cream cheese sandwich. Cucumber-cream cheese sandwiches are easy to make and tasty. Often served at Afternoon Tea, this sandwich is perfect anytime.

    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 Sandwich 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 2 Slices White Sandwich Bread
    • 1oz-2oz Softened Cream Cheese, Whipped or Block
    • 1 English Cucumber or Persian Cucumber
    • Salt and Pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. Take two slices of white bread and spread them both with cream cheese. I like to use whipped cream cheese but you can use block cream cheese that has been softened. 
    2. Clean your cucumbers and thinly slice them you need about 2-inches of cucumber per sandwich. Layer the cucumbers and sprinkle on salt and pepper then top with the other slice of cream cheese bread. Use a serrated knife to cut the crusts off and slice the sandwich into three rectangles or slice the sandwich in a diagonal both ways to create 4 triangles. Serve immediately. 
    3. If preparing ahead of time place on a sheet pan and place a damp paper towel on top of keeping the sandwiches from drying out. 
    • Author: Elizabeth Waterson I Confessions of a Baking Queen
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Category: Lunch
    • Method: Prepare
    • Cuisine: British

    Keywords: cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches, afternoon tea cucumber and cream cheese sandwich

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    1. Sarah says

      March 07, 2022 at 6:22 pm

      The layer of cream cheese with the fresh cold cucumber

      ★★★★★

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        March 07, 2022 at 6:35 pm

        Its just so refreshing and delicious! Thank you for coming back to review the recipe, Sarah! XX Liz

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    2. Del Davies says

      March 20, 2022 at 9:13 am

      Superb ! Old time style but the very best.!

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        March 20, 2022 at 3:25 pm

        Thanks, Del! I totally agree, nothing beats this classic! Take care! XX Liz

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