Bridal Tea Cucumber & Dill Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches

Now listen here, Darlin’—when it comes to bridal teas, the details matter, and these cucumber and dill cream cheese tea sandwiches are dressed to the nines.

They’re crisp, cool, and just fussy enough to feel fancy without upstagin’ the bride. Perfect for passin' around under garden arbors and gossipin’ over fine china, these little darlings bring a hint of Southern charm and a wink of vintage flair to your tea table.

Because every bride deserves a moment as elegant—and as delicious—as these.

Servings: Makes about 24 finger sandwiches
Time: 45 minutes (plus chill time)

✨ Ingredients:

• 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1 tsp salt

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 2 tbsp whipped or light mayonnaise (adds fluffiness)

• 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

• 1 tsp lemon zest + 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (adds brightness)

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional, but oh so nice)

• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

• 1 loaf thin-sliced white bread, crusts trimmed

• Optional garnishes: edible flowers, baby mint leaves, or thin radish slices

🍋 Directions:

1. Salt the Cucumbers:
   Lay the cucumber slices on a paper towel-lined tray. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat them dry with another paper towel. This keeps the sandwiches crisp, Honey.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Spread:
   In a bowl, whip together the cream cheese, mayo, dill, lemon zest and juice, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth. Chill for 15–30 minutes if you’ve got time—it lets the flavors mingle like guests at a garden party.

3. Assemble the Sandwiches:
   Spread a thin but generous layer of your dill spread on both slices of bread (this seals in moisture). Lay cucumbers evenly across one side in a pretty pattern. Top with the second slice and press gently.

4. Trim & Slice:
   Cut off the crusts and slice into elegant fingers or triangles. For bridal flair, consider using a flower or heart-shaped cookie cutter—just be sure to serve the scraps to the kitchen help (or yourself!).

5. Garnish & Serve:
   If you're feelin’ extra, top each sandwich with a micro mint leaf, edible flower, or paper-thin radish slice for a pop of color and class. Serve chilled on a tiered platter with doilies, of course.

💁🏾‍♀️ Lilly’s Bridal Tea Tip:

Salt your cucumber slices and let them rest on a paper towel for 20 minutes to draw out excess water—keeps your sandwiches from goin’ soggy. For extra charm, use a fluted cookie cutter and serve on doilies with a tiny sprig of dill on top.