Cucumber Sandwiches - a simple yet elegant finger sandwich with a delicious homemade mayo-based spread topped with fresh thin slices of cucumber. Best enjoyed during luncheons, parties, afternoon tea time and even summer picnics. And you can prepare them ahead of time!
Cut bread into little fancy circle or simply remove crust and cut into desired shape. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onion, garlic, chives, parsley, lemon zest and juice, grated cucumber- optional ,salt and pepper until fully combined.
Place the mixture in a pastry bag and pipe on the little bread round, then top with cucumber slice. Top the cucumber with a little more of the cream mixture and some fresh chives. Repeat the process for the other bread rounds.
Notes
If you do not have a pastry bag, you can simply spread cream cheese mixture over bread rounds and top with cucumber.
If you desire to serve the sandwich closed, spread another piece of bread rounds with the cream mixture and top on the cucumber.
Sandwich can be made ahead of time. Place the completed sandwich in an airtight container, cover with transparent plastic wrap and then with a damp paper towel, this will help to keep it fresh. Place sandwich in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.