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Fresh Benedictine Cucumber Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches

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Classic tea party finger sandwiches featuring a creamy Benedictine spread made with cream cheese, grated cucumber, and fresh herbs, perfect for light, elegant snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese (Philadelphia recommended)
  • 1 cup seedless cucumber, peeled and finely grated (English cucumber preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion or chives
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
  • 2–3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • Dill or parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Peel and finely grate about 1 medium seedless cucumber (about 1 cup). Place grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer or clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise (if using), lemon juice, chopped green onion or chives, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy (3-5 minutes).
  3. Fold the drained cucumber into the cream cheese mixture gently until evenly distributed. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Lay out 8 slices of white sandwich bread and remove crusts with a sharp knife.
  5. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the Benedictine mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
  6. Top four slices with the remaining bread slices, pressing gently to secure.
  7. Cut each sandwich into three or four finger-sized rectangles or triangles.
  8. Refrigerate assembled sandwiches for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and bread to firm up.

Notes

Drain the grated cucumber thoroughly to avoid soggy sandwiches. Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading. Chill sandwiches before serving for best texture. Use serrated knife to cut bread crusts cleanly without squashing.

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Keywords: Benedictine, cucumber sandwich, finger sandwiches, tea party snacks, cream cheese spread, easy appetizer

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