Cucumber Herb Cream Cheese (Printable)
Delight in crisp cucumber slices with creamy herb cheese spread on soft bread for a fresh snack.
# What You Need:
→ Cream Cheese Spread
01 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
03 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp lemon juice
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Sandwiches
08 - 1 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 12 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, chives, dill, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
02 - If desired, lightly butter each slice of bread to prevent sogginess.
03 - Spread a generous layer of the herb cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread. Arrange cucumber slices evenly over half of the bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
04 - Gently press together, then cut each sandwich into quarters or triangles for serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The herb cream cheese transforms ordinary ingredients into something that feels luxurious and special
- These come together in fifteen minutes flat but impress everyone who takes a bite
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- Letting the cream cheese come to room temperature prevents those frustrating lumps that tear the bread
- Cutting sandwiches immediately after assembling keeps them fresh and prevents the filling from making the bread soggy
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- A tiny pinch of lemon zest in the cream cheese adds a bright aromatic note that elevates the whole sandwich
- Use a mandoline if you have one, those paper thin cucumber slices make all the texture difference