Description
Creamy cucumber and cream cheese sandwich rolls elevate classic tea party fare with elegant simplicity. Delicate ingredients roll together for a refreshing light bite you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or chives
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Bread Preparation: Meticulously trim crusts from white bread slices, creating a smooth canvas for rolling. Gently flatten each slice using a rolling pin to achieve maximum flexibility.
- Cream Cheese Fusion: Blend cream cheese with finely chopped dill, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, creating a vibrant and aromatic spread that will elevate the sandwich’s flavor profile.
- Assembly Technique: Spread the herbed cream cheese mixture evenly across the bread surface, leaving a delicate border. Arrange cucumber slices strategically, ensuring precise coverage without overwhelming the base.
- Rolling Method: Tightly roll each bread slice, applying consistent pressure to form compact cylindrical shapes. Seal the edges carefully to maintain structural integrity during chilling.
- Chilling and Stabilizing: Wrap the prepared rolls in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes, allowing the ingredients to set and facilitating clean, precise slicing.
- Presentation: Using a sharp knife, slice the chilled rolls into elegant bite-sized segments. Garnish with additional fresh herbs to enhance visual appeal and provide a final aromatic touch. Serve the cucumber rolls thoroughly chilled as a sophisticated appetizer or light refreshment.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Ingredients: Select crisp, high-quality cucumbers and soft white bread for the best texture and flavor profile.
- Master Rolling Technique: Apply even pressure when rolling to prevent bread from cracking and ensure a tight, uniform cylinder.
- Manage Moisture Carefully: Pat cucumber slices dry to prevent soggy sandwiches and maintain the roll’s structural integrity.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap white bread with gluten-free alternatives or use whole wheat for a more nutritious version, and consider low-fat cream cheese for lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg