Jain-Friendly Cucumber Sandwiches
Jain-Friendly Cucumber Sandwiches
Ingredients
For the Cucumber Sandwiches
- 2 English cucumber, medium, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 soft white bread, slices, crusts removed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers into uniform rounds. Lay the slices on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess moisture, then gently pat them dry with another paper towel. This helps prevent soggy sandwiches.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Make the dill cream cheese spread: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, finely chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Use a spatula or spoon to mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Ensure the dill is evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Prepare the bread: Lay the slices of soft white bread on a clean work surface. Carefully trim off all the crusts from each slice. You can cut the crusts into small pieces and save them for breadcrumbs, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Assemble the sandwiches: Generously spread the prepared dill cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of each bread slice. On half of the bread slices, arrange a single layer of the thinly sliced cucumber rounds over the cream cheese. Place the remaining cream cheese-coated bread slices on top of the cucumber-layered slices, cream cheese side down, to form complete sandwiches.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Cut and serve: Gently press down on each assembled sandwich to ensure they hold together. Using a sharp knife, cut each sandwich into small, elegant shapes. Common cuts include cutting into 4 squares, 2 rectangles, or 2 triangles. Arrange the cucumber sandwiches on a serving platter. For an extra touch, you can garnish each individual sandwich with a small, fresh cucumber slice or a sprig of dill.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Jain-Friendly Cucumber Sandwiches
Ingredients
For the Cucumber Sandwiches
- 2 English cucumber, medium, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 soft white bread, slices, crusts removed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers into uniform rounds. Lay the slices on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess moisture, then gently pat them dry with another paper towel. This helps prevent soggy sandwiches.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Make the dill cream cheese spread: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, finely chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Use a spatula or spoon to mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Ensure the dill is evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Prepare the bread: Lay the slices of soft white bread on a clean work surface. Carefully trim off all the crusts from each slice. You can cut the crusts into small pieces and save them for breadcrumbs, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Assemble the sandwiches: Generously spread the prepared dill cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of each bread slice. On half of the bread slices, arrange a single layer of the thinly sliced cucumber rounds over the cream cheese. Place the remaining cream cheese-coated bread slices on top of the cucumber-layered slices, cream cheese side down, to form complete sandwiches.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Cut and serve: Gently press down on each assembled sandwich to ensure they hold together. Using a sharp knife, cut each sandwich into small, elegant shapes. Common cuts include cutting into 4 squares, 2 rectangles, or 2 triangles. Arrange the cucumber sandwiches on a serving platter. For an extra touch, you can garnish each individual sandwich with a small, fresh cucumber slice or a sprig of dill.
⏱️ 2 min