Barefoot Contessa Tea Sandwiches
Barefoot Contessa Tea Sandwiches bring elegant simplicity to your afternoon gatherings.
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Medium mixing bowl
- Small offset spatula
- Clean kitchen towel
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 8 slices white bread crusts removed
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 large cucumber thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese with fresh dill completely.
- Add lemon juice to the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper lightly.
- Spread butter on bread slices evenly.
- Layer cream cheese mixture on half slices.
- Add cucumber slices in single layer.
- Top with remaining bread slices gently.
- Press sandwiches together very lightly.
- Cut into triangles or rectangles carefully.
- Arrange on serving platter beautifully.
Notes
- Use day-old bread It holds fillings better without becoming soggy
- Pat cucumbers dry Remove excess moisture with paper towels before using
- Chill before serving Refrigerate assembled sandwiches for 30 minutes
- Keep covered Prevent drying out with damp paper towels
- Serve immediately Best enjoyed within 2 hours of preparation