Southern 4-Ingredient Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Few things feel as effortlessly elegant as a plate of cucumber tea sandwiches. Cool, crisp, and quietly refreshing, they have been a fixture of Southern…
How to Make Them Step by Step
The whole process comes together in about ten minutes, and every step is beginner-friendly.
- Slice the cucumber: using a sharp knife or a mandoline, cut the cucumber into very thin, even rounds. Thin slices keep the sandwiches delicate rather than bulky.
- Draw out the moisture: lay the slices on a paper towel, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let them rest for about ten minutes. Pat them dry to remove excess water so your sandwiches stay crisp instead of soggy.
- Spread the cream cheese: spread a generous, even layer of softened cream cheese over each slice of bread. This creamy base also acts as glue, holding everything together.
- Assemble: arrange the cucumber slices in a single overlapping layer on half of the bread slices, then top with the remaining slices, cream-cheese side down.
- Cut and serve: trim off the crusts if you like a classic look, then cut each sandwich into halves, triangles, or small squares for a tidy presentation.