Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches

These cucumber cream cheese sandwiches are a classic finger food for afternoon teas and luncheons. Easy to make with cream cheese, thin slices cucumbers and soft bread!

Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich

With just a few ingredients, these cucumber cream cheese sandwiches come together quickly for afternoon tea parties, baby showers, bridal showers or a Mother’s Day luncheon! They have a light, fresh taste just like my creamy cucumber salad.

These classic cucumber sandwiches with cream cheese are popular for all sorts of gatherings and every loves their refreshing taste! The best part is they come together quickly in about 5-10 minutes.

Ingredient Notes

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• English cucumber: The cucumber should be sliced super thin! I like to keep the peel on but you can peel it if you like.
• Cream cheese: I prefer to use chive and onion cream cheese in a tub or whipped cream cheese. Block cream cheese will need to be softened so it spreads easier. If using plain cream cheese add fresh dill, chives, garlic powder and salt and pepper. For a creamier texture, mix cream cheese with mayo or Greek yogurt.
• Bread: Soft white bread or soft whole wheat bread is best. For a party appetizer, I like to use cocktail rye bread and serve it open faced.
• Optional: For a flavor boost add in fresh dill and dash of garlic powder.

How to Make Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Slice your cucumbers into thin pieces about 1/8 inch thick. Spread the softened cream cheese spread on top of all bread slices ensuring that the spread goes all the way to the edges.

Arrange your cucumber slices on over half of the bread slices, overlapping slightly. Add fresh dill and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Top with another slice of bread, cream cheese side down.

Cut the crust off all four sides of the bread. Then cut the cucumber tea sandwiches into desired shapes. I like to cut into four squares or slice diagonally into four triangles.

Tips for the Best Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwich

To prevent your cream cheese & cucumber sandwiches from getting soggy, here are a few tips to follow:

• Use English cucumbers: An English cucumber or Persian cucumber has smaller seeds which means less water.
• Salt and place in a colander: The salt will draw moisture from the cucumber and then the excess can drain.
• Pat cucumbers dry: Cucumbers naturally hold moisture which can result in soggy bread. After cutting and before placing on the sandwich, blot with a paper towel.
• Spread both sides of the bread: This helps create a barrier between the bread and cucumbers.
• Serve right away. These easy cucumber sandwiches are best served right away or within a few hours. Once assembled, the cucumbers start to leak moisture.

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