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Cucumber Dill Tea Sandwiches

This dish consists of small, crustless bread sandwiches layered with thin cucumber slices, fresh dill, and lemon, then assembled and sliced into bite-sized pieces. The sandwiches have a crisp, tender texture with bright, herbal flavors and a moist filling that absorbs the herbs and lemon for a refreshing bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Other
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices slices white bread preferably crustless or with crusts removed
  • 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Bread knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small spoon or spreader
  • Toothpick or small spatula for assembly
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Lay the slices of white bread flat on a cutting board, then use a sharp bread knife to cut off the crusts evenly.
  2. Spread an even layer of softened cream cheese over each bread slice using a small spatula or spreader, covering the entire surface.
    8 slices slices white bread
  3. Place thin slices of cucumber over half of the prepared bread slices, overlapping slightly to cover the surface.
    8 slices slices white bread
  4. Sprinkle finely chopped dill and a few drops of lemon juice over the cucumber slices for flavor and aroma.
    8 slices slices white bread
  5. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper over the cucumber layer, then top with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form a sandwich.
    8 slices slices white bread
  6. Gently press down on the assembled sandwiches to help them stick together, then use a sharp knife to cut each sandwich into small squares or triangles.