Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
I love cucumbers. They smell heavenly and are have a refreshingly cool crunch to them. Tea sandwiches are great in their standard form, but why not make open-faced sandwiches to show off your cucumber? Okay, that didn’t come out right, but you know what I mean.
These are so easy, you’re going to laugh. Or rather, you’re going to make them for guests and try not to smirk when your party-goers fawn all over them.
“Oh, those? They weren’t any trouble at all!”
Everyone will think you’re just being modest. There are four steps. Ready?
1. Shave long strips of cucumber with a regular vegetable peeler. Pat them with a paper towel if they seem too wet.
2. Spread your favorite sandwich bread with some Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese.
3. Lay out cucumber in a pretty pattern, slightly overlapping. If you line up the cucumbers to one side of the bread, you’ll have long enough strips left over for a second sandwich.
4. Cut off crusts and cut to desired shape. Use a cookie or biscuit cutter for non-square/triangular sandwiches. Sprinke with kosher salt and fresh pepper. Garnish with parsley, mint, or watercress.
Click the link for thee more completely gratuitous photos. They’re so darn pretty, I couldn’t help myself.
Oh man those are nice looking.
I think I’d make those just for decoration!
cute!
these are darling. they make me want to throw a tea party.
These are simply amazing! I love it! :)
Those really are beautiful. Okay, you’ve convinced me to show off my cucumber! LOL
so pretty!
Awww, those bring back childhood tea party memories! :-) I’ll have to try them soon, because I’m sure they’re loads better (and look prettier!) than what I had back then.
Those are DEADLY cute! Do you ever roll out the bread first? That’s always how I learned to make them.
Sigh. Just when I think you’ve shown us the prettiest thing ever, you come back with something sublime. These sandwiches are a work of art. I can go to bed happy now.
fun! Those are so sweet. And easy and tasty too! The pics are gorgeous. three cheers for veganyumyum!
That’s so simple and so gorgeous. I love it when I get ideas for EASY things I can do that will still impress friends and family. Thanks!
You are a real food artist!
Lolo, you’ve out done yourself! Those are spectacular!
i’m going to make these for my mom on her birthday! pure genius.
Wow, you are so artistic with food, it’s uncanny! These are amazing!
These are amazing.
You know what will be possibly even more amazing?
Pie.
These are so beautiful! Thank you for such a simple, elegant recipe… This is exactly why you’re my favorite food blog!
Thank you so much for this recipe! I’m a tea buff, and tea foods tend to rely heavily on cream, cream cheese, butter, and eggs. Can I put in a plea for a scone recipe? This is absolutely my favorite food blog…in the past week I’ve made the tea cookies (of course!), blueberry (non-)muffins, and broccoli soup with coulis. All delicious. Thank you for being here!
I agree with Rachel; I would really appreciate more tea party recipes.
I love your blog, the photos are beautiful.
I read your stuff on the PPK forums all the time. This post, however, has made it obvious that I’ve been missing out by not checking this site everyday as well. I can’t wait to try and make these!!
Thank you so much for the kind words everyone! Your comments really brighten my day.
andrea – I totally forgot that people roll out the bread first! Maybe I should do that next time.
Rachel – I know there are a bunch of good scone recipes out there already, but if I find one I like or make up something good, you can be sure I’ll post about it!
very cute and elegant!
I cannot wait to make these elegant tea sandwiches!
I have been trying to make tofu attractive to eat for some time without success. I shall surely try some of these ideas. The products do look yumcious!
very elegant, look very appetizing Siran
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Cilantro, cucumber, and Tofutti are heavenly together as well!!
Now that’s what I call creative!!!
Great, easy and aesthetically pleasing, by the way did you take the photos is fo, great job!
True confession: I’m not a vegan. I’m just a guy who’s been in search of a recipe for the best-looking cucumber sandwich. My search is over! This sandwich is a true work of art, and so easy! Thanks!
Lolo,Great Blog, You have a lot of nice recipes & I would like to know where you get that cheeze at. I hope to here from you soon. I live near Portland,OR. Thanks
I get Tofutti Better than Cream Cheese at my local grocery store. I think a lot of major grocery stores carry it now. Look for it by the regular cream cheeses!
Hmmm, I believe these will be on the snack table at my next party. :)
I’m bloody well gonna try these buggers
Yummy! I was looking for tea time recipes and found this great treat! and easy, hard to believe…
Look yummy!
What do you do with the edges when you cut them off to make pretty shapes? My tendancy would be to throw them in my mouth…but I don’t want to do that! Any other suggestions, or just save for leftovers?
I just eat them!
GORGEOUS! Hosting afternoon tea to celebrate by best friend’s second pregnancy on Saturday. These are definitely making an appearance. Thanks for the inspired and downright beautiful idea!!
OMG! If your food looks good, half the job is done. They look awesome and so very simple to make. I m definitely going to make them
Adorable! thanks for the ideas!
Thanks for the post
great how wonderful
otras ideas, por favor.
These are adorable. I’m thinking Christmas-tree-shaped cucumber sandwiches for Christmas brunch…yay.
I’m making these for an “English Tea” Staff Christmas party for Friday…I love the idea of using the Christmas tree cookie cutter…can’t wait to try them. Thanks for the recipe and the tips.
I love to garnish cuke sandwiches with lemon zest. Also, vegenaise is a good sub for Better than Cream Cheese. A little lemon juice mixed with the vegenaise makes for a nice, fresh zip to the sandwiches.
Hey
These look wonderful!!
question: What Camera do you take these pics with? The quality is amazing!
I absolutely love your blog! Everything looks so delicious :) I can’t wait to make these cucumber tea sandwiches at my next get together! Thanks for all the great ideas!!
Fantastic. I made mine with the german dark bread that has dense thin slices (usually 12 grain or pumperknickel) and that my family calls “square bread” because the loaf is square, no crusts to cut off, it looked beautiful!!!
I added smoked salmon, dill & lemon juice to the spread. Pops the colors & taste
I LOVE these…I just ate them for dinner…but added dill Yours look SO cute! I’m definitely making these for my get together this weekend! :)
Gosh! These are so cute and make my mouth waters!
I am definitely making these for my Friday afternoon teaparty!
Fantastic idea! Many thanks …