Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Recipe • Elegant & Tasty! | Club Foody

 

Most of us entertain more during the summer months as the weather is warmer therefore enjoying ourselves outside plus taking or having extra time off. We do picnics with friends and family, have barbecues 🔥 and backyard parties, poolside soirées, garden parties, etc.
 
There are also other events and celebrations that take place as well during that time of year such as graduation parties, bridal or baby showers 👶, weddings, and so on. Either for big or small gatherings, you need great hors d’oeuvres for your guests…
 
Bouchées and canapés are both elegant and bite-sized, perfect to serve at any event. Bouchées are normally puff pastry shells filled with savory ingredients like Gougères, mini quiches, Crostini topped with Duxelles, cheese bites, or Vol-au-vent filled with a protein, cheese or mushrooms 🍄.
 
Canapés are pretty similar to bouchées but use a base like bread 🍞 or crackers as well as pastry. The French translation for “canapé” is “couch”. It refers to where people can “sit” on a couch like a topping on a piece of bread.
 
I think of sliders like Hot Browns or Shrimp, mini pizzas 🍕, smoked salmon on Raincoast Crisps, Spanakopita, Bruschetta, and even Gyoza. Another one that is also a delicious canapé to serve is Cucumber Tea Sandwiches!
 
This elegant bite-sized food is ideal for an afternoon event along with other similar items like Egg Salad Sandwiches, Scones with lemon 🍋 or Orange Curd, petit fours, Deviled Eggs, and Madeleines. They’re easy to prep and make such a beautiful presentation.
 
Our mother used to make us these Cucumber Tea Sandwiches when we were kids 👧👱‍♂️. Cut into small pieces with the crusts removed, they were perfect for us as we could eat them quick and go back outside to play. Hers wasn’t as elaborate as mine but nonetheless, they were delicious!
 
The ingredients I use to make the mixture are cream cheese, homemade mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, garlic powder, salt 🧂, pepper, fresh dill and fresh chives. The combination marries so well together plus the herbs give some freshness to the spread.
 
After being washed and patted dry, I use a mandoline when I slice the cuke 🥒. It makes thin slices evenly. I leave the skin on as it has great nutrients like beta-carotene and fiber. I prefer using white bread versus other kinds because it’s mild in flavor and won’t overpower the taste of the spread and cucumbers.
 
Let’s talk about the elephant 🐘 in the kitchen…
– Mayonnaise and Miracle Whip are similar but also different. While both are made with oil, eggs and acid (vinegar or lemon juice), mayonnaise is rich and tangy with a creamy texture.
– Miracle Whip has the same main ingredients as mayo (oil, eggs, acid) but there’s also water 💦 that goes in plus sugar and spices like mustard, paprika, and garlic. Its texture is lighter and thinner.
– When comparing the two, believe it or not, Mayonnaise has more calories and fat than Miracle Whip.
 
There are certain recipes that mayonnaise is the only option BUT (yes, there’s a BUT), when it’s feasible, adding Miracle Whip gives another layer of flavor. If you like mayo but want extra zip, don’t lift your nose 👃 at Miracle Whip!
 
Besides being super easy to make 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳, the mixture can be prepared ahead before your event. Simply cover it with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge. You can also make the sandwiches, cover and chill until ready to serve – I prefer the first option.
 
There’s nothing written in stone. You can cut 🔪 the sandwiches at an angle crossway making 4 pieces each. Slicing them in thirds is also another option but you’ll end up with only 3 pieces. I like cutting them in the middle and again the other way, giving me 4 small pieces.
 
When serving these Cucumber Tea Sandwiches 🥪, calculate about 3 to 4 little pieces per person. Often served alongside other canapés and bouchées, this should be enough. Having said that, I still like making a little more so there’s enough for all my guests.
 
Light and easy to make, these elegant Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are a tasty canapé to serve at any event or Holiday 🎄. With a gorgeous spread topped with fresh sliced cucumber, these are cute little bites of freshness!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
 
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