BEST Cucumber Tea Sandwiches ➡ Yummy Cream Cheese Spread 👌🏻 Fancy Garnish 🥒

Ready to make some cucumber tea sandwiches that taste as good as they look? These gorgeous show-stoppers of a tea sandwich are perfect for brunches, showers, and tea parties!
Today's video will cover all the do's and don'ts circumferencing the perfect cucumber tea sandwich! Including what kind of bread to use AND how to prepare it for traditional tea sandwiches.
Next, it's on to the cream cheese spread. THIS is what sets this sandwich apart from any other cucumber tea sandwich. You will not believe the flavor...until you taste it, that is!
We're also going to get down to cucumber specifics, including how to peel it, which variety to use, and even how to slice it. The thickness matters and you want to be sure you cut it juuuuust right for the best English Cucumber Tea Sandwiches!
The info won't stop there -- we're also going to make sure you know how to transport your tea sandwiches for the party and, of course, how to garnish them and turn them into a total show stopper!
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Here's what you'll need to make them:
1 1/2 package (12-ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
Pinch of black pepper
1/3 cup room temperature unsalted butter
2 English cucumbers, sliced thin
2 (1 pound) loaves sliced white bread (preferably from the bakery), crust removed
How To Make Cucumber Tea Sandwiches:
Add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, chives, salt, onion powder, dill, and pepper to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Using a handheld mixer, mix on medium speed until smooth and well combined. This can be made and kept refrigerated up to 2 days in advance.
To assemble the sandwiches, begin by very lightly buttering each slice of bread all the way to the edges. Then, spread a scant tablespoon of the dill sauce across each slice of bread. Reserve/use any leftover spread as a vegetable dip, if desired.
Divide the sliced cucumber over half of the bread slices, slightly overlapping them. Top with the remaining bread slices and cut into triangles or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
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[@kellyhudspeth1736]

That looks delicious ~ pro tip when wanting garlic super-finely minced: instead of adding your salt to the recipe; peel and mince the garlic, sprinkle the salt on and then use your flat knife blade to mash mash mash, gather back up, mash again a couple times. Scrape it up and put into your bowl.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

I've never been very good at that, but my husband does it from time to time!

[@rabbiafarooq7335]

fried dill

[@rayc9899]

Make them yesterday for our Coronation party with friends and it was so delicious, everybody love it.

[@laceyflake2433]

I run a fork down the outside of a cucumber for design.

[@nanastrippin2006]

I love cucumbers on my sandwiches and I like to make a veggie sandwich with other herbs and veggies, such as basil pesto, onion, tomato, avocado, pepper jack cheese and baby spinach and a touch of mayo (all organic ingredients) served on a seven grain bread (crust on) With this cucumber and cream cheese tea sandwich, "while it looks great", I would prefer to serve it on a sourdough crostini and that way you get the crunch from the bread as well as the cucumber 😊

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

That sounds delicious!

[@alisonwilliams3806]

Looks tasty but not how cucumber sandwiches are made in the UK. Sandwiches normally were made with brown bread, butter & peeled cucumber + little salt. Cut into lengths with all crusts cut off. My mother was a cook/housekeeper to a family who had a large estate in the south of England. They also had a butler + quite a number of other staff. Afternoon tea was served at 4 o’clock precisely. 😊

[@sherri2441]

Nobody cares about the way you make them in the UK

[@conferenceclips4940]

Why were they such a thing for the aristocracy? I never understood. Was cucumber ever a delicacy?

[@Booboonancy]

@@christmasbarn55 Cucumber sandwiches was the topic.

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

With the proliferation of additional foreign foods and spices into almost everyone's diets, the way things were served as little as 50 years ago, no longer satisfies many contemporary palates. My Mom is German. We grew up eating her slaw which is extremely more nutritious than classic American Cole Slaw which tends to have enormous equal amounts of mayo and sugar. Mom used cabbage, S&P, pinch of sugar, finely chopped yellow or white onion, plain white vinegar and vegetable oil. My mother typically becomes more than a bit irate when I mess with her recipes. About 10 years ago, a new Greek restaurant opened and makes the identical slaw, only with green onions, olive oil and wine vinegar. I now use green onions, grape seed oil and rice vinegar and my Mom loves it - never has once complained that I'm not making it "the right way". Taste buds are "more educated" today.

[@nanastrippin2006]

​@@Booboonancy Ty exactly, but where did that all come from, that was deep, but thank you for bringing the Convo back around to the real topic "CUCUMBER SAMMIES" 😂

[@bdawg1118]

My mom used to make these for me for my school lunches. Had to go back in time lol, delicious sandwiches

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Love that!

[@shismi3222]

My mother did the same. She wrapped a cucumber & watercress on buttered bread sandwich in wax paper in my lunch box. Fond memories.

[@fancy-on5hn]

I love cucumber sandwiches. I’ve never used garlic but I do add a little lemon zest to give it a refreshing kick.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Ooo! That sounds good!

[@mauricearpin7946]

Mirin is a wonderful accompient, please try it my friend ❤❤❤

[@lauriekilborn]

Sliced cucumber, aged cheddar cheese slices and mayo on soft white bread. Om nomz.

[@farrahjordan1396]

Whenever I see a cucumber sandwich, I automatically think of “max and ruby” 😊

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Love that!

[@donna7338]

Here are 2 suggestions finger sandwiches: When using unsliced bread, instead of cutting the loaf of bread vertically into individual slices as you show here, cut the bread into 4 horizontal, long slices after you trimmed the crust off. Then make the sandwiches and then cut the long sheets into individual sandwiches. It's also quicker and easier to make 2 long sheets than individual sandwiches. I think it might also yield more individual sandwiches. Also, when making cucumber sandwiches use a vegetable slicer or mandolin to long thin slices going the length of the long horizontal slices. Again, it's quicker than making individual sandwiches.

[@marinazagrai1623]

Donna…I’m also for simplifying anything…I was also thinking about how easy it would be to make the length of the bread and then cut into smaller pieces…although I’ve never made anything like this. I would definitely use a veggie slicer.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Great ideas!

[@florlaures8328]

Thank you very much. so usefull, that I'll do it, thank you for your kindness. Argentina

[@Thundralight]

Never tried cucumber and cream cheese just cucumber and buttered toast with mayo -got too try it.. cream cheese and green olives and cream cheese with strawberry jam is also good. Love cream cheese.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

We are big on cheese in this household as well!

[@bettywelkie3865]

I also love cream cheese. This is a deviation from tea sandwiches, but wanted to share. My Dad would make us snacks using Ritz crackers with cream cheese & a green pimento olive cut in half on the top. Simple, quick & delicious. I still make them today using table water cracker w cream cheese/olives or cream cheese/blueberry preserves. Yum!!

[@CarolanneTitmus-Greene]

GARLIC on a cucumber sandwich PERISH THE THOUGHT!

[@Laura-Lee]

Ain't nobody gonna be "kissing the cook". 😮Ya know what I'm sayin?😄

[@fancy-on5hn]

I’ve never used garlic. But I’ve used a scant amount of lemon zest and it really gives a refreshing lift. 😋

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

To each their own!

[@jusssayin480]

Ignore the naysayers. Who cares if someone thinks it's not classic. They weren't invited to your house anyway.

[@englishatheart]

@@decimanightelf4135 Only numpties would assume that, as she never once said it was a traditional English cucumber sandwich.

[@rld1278]

A favorite summer snack of mine is cucumbers and ranch dip. This sounds even better of a dip for them!

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Totally!

[@Samskitchen00]

Simple healthy and excellent recipe why peopel are confused..and comments discribe detail of sandwiches 🥪 👌 you make for tea time every one make and enjoy .cooking is passion all are try new and family taste recipes and share ideas you are doing good job 👏 👍 😀 👌 😉

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

So kind of you! Thank you!

[@arlene6887]

Thank you, this year my son and his fiance is having a finger food party... Thank you looking forward to making and taking them...we've not ever had cucumber sandwiches .... TO GOD BE THE GLORY...PSALMS 100

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

So glad to hear that!

[@TheAlibali1993]

What an inspiration you are!! I made them and they were rememberable❤. Thanks for the extra informative about the transport and decoration.

[@madonnariera355]

This is one of my favorite sandwiches, cucumbers or tomato sandwiches. Oh they’re so good they are the best and so many other like sandwiches.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

We love them too!

[@toniam.2080]

Helpful hint: use a vegetable peeler for beautiful cucumber slices on your tea sandwiches 😊

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Yeah, you could definitely go that route if you prefer!

[@tobybryant8597]

Looks delicious!! I want fresh dill instead of dried!❤

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

I'm sure that would be super yum!

[@StevieLWeisend]

That herb spread would make great tomato sandwiches

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

That is such a great idea!

[@scrane5500]

Love how you did the cucumber garnishes. Definitely going to make these just with some plant-based mayo, cheese and sour cream as I have a family history of Cancer and need to avoid the Choline in eggs and estrogen in dairy--thanks for posting

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

I hope that turns out great for you!

[@glorytoukraine619]

Thank you for the suggestion about the butter layer on the top. I made it for my school tea party, it worked very well.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

You are most welcome!

[@Adventuresoffirefly]

make it easier to garnish with a cucumber lacy by running your potato peeler the length of the cucumber luv and then its nice and thin to ruffle on top of the sandwich. I don't even use a toothpick I use a dob of the cream cheese to hold the ruffle together :))

[@KCRUBYWOO]

Good call... I'll try that. Thx!

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Good idea!

[@AbiNomac]

These look great. Must try

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Let me know what you think!

[@reenzetto]

We used to get the bakery to slice the bread by the length when we were making tea sandwiches for baby or bridal showers. It was free and so much easier.

[@lindathomas5500]

Just make sure to salt the cues it takes them to a whole new level.. can’t tell you how many afternoon cream teas I made yrs ago when I used to work at the savoy! Gotp sick of the sight of them lol…

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Good idea!

[@mrinmoyeemukherjee1843]

thank you so much for the storage tip

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

I've got you, friend!

[@LindaRogersTO]

I have a similar recipe but with white wine vinegar instead of lemon juice and a few sprigs of fresh mint in each sandwich.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Love that!

[@hjeter12]

They look lovely.

[@mariekurz5583]

yummy made these for school my mom loved it

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Aw! That's wonderful!

[@thegereskis5170]

Hi. This is so helpful. Can you make them a day ahead or will they get too soggy? Thank you.

[@wormsquish]

Excellent video! I'm making these tomorrow for an outdoor get together. Thank you so much.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

You are so welcome! Let me know what you think!

[@GoogleAccount-hz2co]

They look yummy

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Thank you! Let me know if you give them a try!

[@owenrahmatoconnell9510]

Cut the cucumber with potato peelers long thin slices ..👌

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Good idea!

[@anikaliaquat8339]

Looks so scrumptious!!!Can you make these the night before ?

[@leepo007]

That spread looks and sounds like I would enjoy it, so I will be saving this video ❤

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Yay! So glad!

[@sangeetarasmairashoi5168]

Very useful perfect recipe and sandwich ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@adnacraigo6590]

Can't wait to try them. I like the addition of garlic in the spread.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

We are big on garlic here! Let me know what you think!

[@adnacraigo6590]

@@TheAnthonyKitchen I put onions and garlic on a lot of the things that we eat. I also use a lot of granulated garlic.

[@charukulkarni4758]

Wow yummy yummy tempting.Thank you so much

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@TheDebcb52]

That is a delicious and refreshing sandwich 😋😋😋😋😋

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Thank you! We love them!

[@michaelmyers3061]

Looks amazing

[@ernestcookingshow5382]

Thanks for sharing maam Anthony I'm watching always your video

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Thanks for watching! Good to have you around Ernest! 😉

[@mckernan603]

Looks like something Ian McKellan would serve :)

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

I get that! :P

[@CarolanneTitmus-Greene]

Pepperidge farm do sanwich bread. Philadelphia has a wonderful herb cream cheese...so all is done for you.

[@themintleaf1778]

Loved your demo. Love cucumber sandwiches. Stay connected. I am your new subscriber

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Thank you so much! That means a lot!

[@Brawl483]

Make sure to keep the bread crust and make homemade bread crumbs

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Yes! Great idea.

[@joanneogley4874]

These lil Sammy’s are so coot! I will give them a go for sure, thanks for sharing 🥒

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Yay! I'm glad you think so! Let me know how you like them!

[@AlanJames1987]

Just curious, what type of bread is that at 00:15? To my understanding all bread is "bakery bread" since it all comes from a bakery. Something like "brioche" or "milk bread" are types of bread, but I have never heard of "bakery bread" from anyone who instructs cooking for a living.

[@karenroy9045]

Looks great. Wish I had the time to make those.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

They don't take long, if you can find a few extra minutes!

[@voxpopuli5663]

Yummy! Thank you

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

You are very welcome!

[@mikyungbynum7963]

Best cucumber tea sandwich I ever seen🌷🌼🌺 Thank you thank you!! I planning to have ' afternoon tea ' at mu house woth a few ladies. I will definitely copy your cucumber sandwich

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Love to hear this! Thank you and I hope y'all have the best time!

[@deisyperez6611]

Yum 😋

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Thank you!!

[@elizamaglanque8875]

Can you put this in the fridge overnight before serving? Won’t they get soggy?

[@sierrasky2491]

Is in the best-looking tea sandwiches I've seen yet❤

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@debbiemccann3711]

Love these

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Thank you!

[@shuhuikline2303]

Is there ready cut cucumbers/

[@cristinavelasco9818]

👍🌟✨🌟👍🥰‼️ THANKS.....❤️

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Of course!

[@lucreciaulloa8814]

Beautiful

[@sssddd1912]

In India they make a mint cilantro green chilli salsa as sandwich spread along with butter

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Sounds delicious!

[@hayleywoodcox6550]

Nice garnish 😃😃😃

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Why thank you :)

[@user-is6de8pp7k]

Would use smoked salmon 🍣 instead of cucumber.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Ooo! What an interesting idea!

[@kkaurbabbi94]

I love cucumber sandwich Its new way to make it. Juat love it ❤

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Thank you!!

[@paulinemegson8519]

No no no. A cucumber tea sandwich is meant to be DELICATE…not a great doorstop with slabs of cucumber in it!!. The slices of cucumber should be FINE!!! Less than half the width of the slices you used, and the bread slices should be very fine too. DELICATE!!!!

[@yuenyeewai4907]

Looks good , i m sure it tastes great But it is too complicated and takes too long for just one kind of the variety of sandwiches for an afternoon tea 😅😅😅

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Who knows! You might change your mind once you try it!

[@jaishannon5510]

that spread only looks very versatile. i can see it with lots of stuff

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

For sure! It's SO yummy!

[@Kim-ri1hg]

Looks delish but just whyyyyy

[@goodbarbenie5477]

Hullo Luv...I want U to build me a house, as U are a great Architect. Your precision is amazing. Them sammies look gorgeous I can't wait to start my dish. A. S. A. P. Hahaa...ThankU.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Haha! Thanks! Can't wait for you to give them a try!

[@vavanz]

What did you do with rest of the bread?

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

I honestly can't remember because this was shot so long ago, but you can make breadcrumbs if you want!

[@seemausmani3044]

❤ love it simply delicious

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Glad you think so!

[@marinazagrai1623]

I never made anything like this (I’m not British, so…) and simplification is best for me. I would make the sandwich on the length of the bread then cut into individual servings. I would use a veg peeler/slicer.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

I hope you try it! We definitely kept it simple!

[@yolandamarshall872]

Look so good. I'll have to try them! TFS

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

I hope you like them!

[@johnnypimpinz5202]

Alfred approves

[@WitchKitch]

people thinking beit alpha hybrids are English cucumbers because thats what Walmart labels them as... theyre just very different varieties and true heirloom English cucumbers dont have the thin skin like you say they do

[@pacificrules]

Fattening... but I dont give a flying eff. It's SOOOO delicious.

[@solangemooney1107]

This is American cucumber sandwiches, not English.

[@kathymoulton9202]

I could never cut my crust off!!

[@MrSinghSAmit]

❤

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

[@sirrobertrobertson2270]

Thanks for the video.😊You can make that vegan as well. I miss afternoon Tea back in the UK. Stuck in Canada😢Cheers.!

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Aw! Hopefully you get to experience it again soon!

[@elnadematos3388]

Can you buy a sandwhich loaf that is already sliced?

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

That should work, as long as you cut the crust off :)

[@lucybirdsong8632]

5/14/23 , Please, tell me how I can get all of your recipes, please.

[@lleoastrida4039]

I need the recipe please!

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

I'm so glad y'all enjoy my recipes! The full index of recipes can be found at my website: theanthonykitchen.com :)

[@Slomsy]

You don't want chopped garlic. Crush them instead.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Good thought!

[@BlakeGriffith]

Her eyes lit up when the cucumber came out. She must have grown them herself.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

I would think that the cream cheese spread would overwhelm the cucumbers.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

We love it this way but just try it and find out for yourself!

[@bunnylover1340]

There are really nice crustless bread on the market. Actually the recipe looks good except for the garlic and the roughness of the bread. Go crustless.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Linda-xt2id]

Garlic? Gag…

[@soulrpower3031]

👋 gang.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Hey friend!

[@mimsicle1]

I will never understand the infatuation with cucumber sandwiches.

[@venganzamujer354]

I would have to leave out the mayo I don’t do any mayo

[@iahorvath]

Save the crusts to make bread crumbs.

[@meldahspeight8525]

It's pronounced Herb not Erb.

[@MariaWerner-k4g]

The cucumber needs to peeled and sliced thinly lengthwise. The bread is buttered - no cream cheese or mayonnaise

[@meenabells9854]

Hahaha...so much work for a cucumber sandwich....lol

[@ingenunis5003]

Could I leave garlic out? 😬

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

That rendition has not yet been tested but you are always welcome to adjust to your taste :)

[@meldahspeight8525]

Cucumber way too thick.

[@yingjuanrogers8191]

can you share the ingredients?

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

They are always listed in the description!

[@thanemponnusamy5751]

jegatheeswari

[@sureshhemmadi1763]

Madam, you must try acting in movie you are definitely going to be able to get your own place.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

So kind!

[@jasnaoklobdzija4260]

No garlic,dear!

[@traceypalangio9615]

No garlic! No no

[@lorrainefloyd9845]

Looks good but the cucumbers are too thickly cut.

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

You could definitely slice them thinner if you'd like! Hope you give it a try!

[@Navigator2166]

I've always cringed at the phrase cucumber sandwiches. But this? Oh yes, definitely trying! Thank you so much for this recipe. 😊

[@TheAnthonyKitchen]

Aw yay! That makes me happy!

[@Navigator2166]

@@TheAnthonyKitchen 👍😁

[@dufocar566]

The only thing Imight change, is no butter on the bread

[@joanmayer304]

Cucumbers can be moist. The butter helps to keep the bread from getting soggy. ❤️ from 🇨🇦