Cucumber Herb Cream Cheese (Print version)
Crisp cucumber slices layered with smooth herb cream cheese on soft bread, ideal for a fresh, easy snack.
# What you'll 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
# How to make it:
01 - Combine cream cheese, chives, dill, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and well blended.
02 - Lightly butter each slice of bread to prevent sogginess.
03 - Spread a generous layer of herb cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread.
04 - Arrange cucumber slices evenly over half of the bread slices.
05 - Top with remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down. Gently press together, then cut each sandwich into quarters or triangles.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- These little sandwiches transform everyday ingredients into something that feels like a special occasion
- The herb cream cheese spread becomes your new secret weapon for everything from bagels to crackers
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- Cucumber releases water like a crying willow, so assemble these no more than two hours before serving or theyll turn sad and soggy
- Room temperature cream cheese blends smoothly while cold cream cheese fights back and leaves you with lumpy disappointment
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- A vegetable peeler creates those restaurant thin cucumber slices that practically melt against your tongue
- Mix your cream cheese spread in the food processor for a smoother texture, then stir in the herbs by hand so they dont disappear completely