Mini Finger Cucumber Sandwiches
Easy to make mini cucumber sandwiches with cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, and dill. These light and refreshing vegetarian finger sandwiches are perfect for parties, picnics, or any crowd pleasing appetizer table.
These cucumber finger sandwiches with cream cheese are light, creamy, and perfect for any occasion. Featuring fresh dill, green onion, and soft bread slices, these cucumber dill sandwiches practically melt in your mouth. Ideal for afternoon tea, brunch, or breakfast, these finger sandwiches are an easy and elegant vegetarian appetizer that everyone will love. You can also make these cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches using dried herbs for a quick, flavorful twist. Perfect as mini sandwiches for parties, showers, or any crowd, these tasty bites are sure to impress, don’t miss out! Try this flavorful Smoked Salmon Dip or Fall Fruit and Cheese Platter.
Mini Finger Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe
Texture: silky, smooth and creamy spread perfect for bread.
Taste: delicate, soft and salty enough.
Simplicity: very simple to make, only 20 minutes to make it.
Meal Type: breakfast, brunch, kids snack and party appetizer.
Ingredients Needed
- English Cucumber – or any other green cucumber of your choice. Crisp and refreshing, perfect for delicate mini cucumber sandwiches.
- Salt – enhances the natural flavors of the cucumber and the creamy topping.
- Cream Cheese – use original or light cream cheese for a smooth and creamy texture.
- Sour Cream – plain Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute, or try plant-based yogurt or sour cream for a dairy free option. Adds a subtle tanginess to the topping.
- Dill – fresh dill is ideal, but dry dill works well too. You can also substitute with other fresh or dried herbs such as parsley, basil, or chives for a slightly different flavor.
- Green Onion – adds a mild, savory bite and extra flavor to the creamy topping.
- Bread – any kind of bread can be used, including rye, white, sourdough, whole wheat, or soda bread. Soft slices work best for making delicate cucumber finger sandwiches that practically melt in your mouth.
How to make Cucumber Dill Sandwiches
Learn how to make Cucumber Dill Sandwiches today! (Full recipe, ingredients and video below).
- Firstly, in a large bowl, combine the cucumber and salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Secondly, in another bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, dill, and green onion. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Thirdly, after 10 minutes, drain any excess water from the cucumber and add it to the cream cheese mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Finally, spread about 3 tablespoons of the cucumber cream cheese mixture onto 5 slices of bread. Top with the remaining slices of bread. Cut each sandwich into 4 equal pieces and serve.
Finger Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe Tips
- Make sure to add salt to the English cucumber and let it sit for 10 minutes. This step softens the cucumber and helps release excess moisture. After 10 minutes, gently press the cucumber to drain any remaining water. This ensures your cream cheese mixture stays smooth and not watery.
- The prepared cream cheese topping can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best flavor and texture, spread the mixture on bread just before serving. However, if you want to prepare mini cucumber sandwiches ahead of time, they can be assembled and kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving to your guests. This makes them a convenient and crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, brunches, or afternoon tea.
- If you really need to prepare sandwiches a few hours in advance, consider lining the bread with a thin layer of butter or cream cheese before adding the cucumber mixture. This creates a barrier that helps keep the bread from absorbing too much moisture. As a result, your mini cucumber sandwiches will stay fresh, crisp, and perfect for serving at parties, afternoon tea, or brunch.
Mini Cucumber Sandwiches FAQ’S
Cucumber sandwiches are light, fresh, and versatile, making them perfect for a variety of meals and gatherings. They pair wonderfully with afternoon tea, brunch spreads, or party platters. Serve them alongside other finger sandwiches, smoked salmon, deviled eggs, fresh fruit, cheese boards, or savory pastries for a well-rounded spread. Also, you can also offer refreshing beverages like iced tea, lemonade, or sparkling water to complement the delicate flavors.
Cucumber dill sandwiches are delicious, but their delicate bread can become soggy if prepared too far in advance. To prevent this, you can make the cucumber cream cheese mixture with dill, cucumber, salt, and other ingredients ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. However, it’s best to spread the mixture on the bread just before serving. (read the tips above)
Yes! You can substitute plain, unflavored Greek yogurt for sour cream in the cucumber cream cheese mixture. Also, Greek yogurt provides a similar creamy texture and a subtle tangy flavor, making it a great alternative. Using Greek yogurt can also make the topping a little lighter and higher in protein, while still keeping your mini cucumber sandwiches delicious and smooth. Just make sure it’s plain and unsweetened so it doesn’t alter the flavor of the sandwiches.
No, freezing cucumber sandwiches is not recommended. The high water content in cucumbers causes the bread to become soggy and the texture of the filling to change once thawed. These mini cucumber sandwiches are best served fresh, with crisp bread and creamy, flavorful topping. In addition, to keep them at their best, prepare the cucumber cream cheese mixture in advance but assemble the sandwiches just before serving. This ensures they stay light, fresh, and perfect for parties, brunches, or afternoon tea.
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Finger Cucumber Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 cup English cucumber shredded
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 8 oz. cream cheese 1 brick
- 4 Tbsp. sour cream
- 1/2 Tbsp. dill chopped (fresh or dry)
- 1 Tbsp. green onion chopped
- 10 bread slices
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cucumber and salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes.1 cup English cucumber, 1/4 tsp. salt
- In a separate large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, dill, and green onion. Mix until smooth and well combined.8 oz. cream cheese, 4 Tbsp. sour cream, 1/2 Tbsp. dill, 1 Tbsp. green onion
- After 10 minutes, drain the excess water from the cucumber by gently squeezing it. Discard the water.
- Add the cucumber to the cream cheese mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Prepare 5 slices of bread. Spread about 3 tablespoons of the cucumber cream cheese mixture on each slice.10 bread
- Top with the remaining 5 slices of bread. Cut each sandwich into 4 equal pieces and serve.
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Notes
- Sour Cream – Plain Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute. Plant-based yogurt or sour cream can also be used.
- Bread – Any type of bread works, such as rye, white, sourdough, whole wheat, or soda bread. Soft slices work best for delicate mini sandwiches.
- Dill – Fresh dill is preferred, but dry dill works as well. You can also substitute with other fresh or dried herbs, such as parsley or basil.
- Make sure to add salt to the English cucumber and let it sit for 10 minutes. This allows the cucumber to soften. After 10 minutes, gently press the cucumber to drain any excess water, ensuring your cream cheese mixture stays smooth and not watery.
- The prepared cream cheese topping can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. For the best texture and flavor, spread the mixture on bread just before serving. However, the assembled mini appetizer sandwiches can be kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving to guests.
