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Cucumber Watercress Sandwiches with Garlic Herb Cream Cheese Recipe

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These Cucumber Watercress Sandwiches are a light, elegant tea-time treat featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese and garlic and herb Boursin, complemented by fresh chives, thinly sliced cucumber, radishes, and peppery watercress. Perfectly layered between slices of white and pumpernickel bread, these sandwiches are a delightful combination of crisp textures and fresh flavors, ideal for gatherings or a refined snack.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sandwiches (approximately)

Ingredients

Cheese Spread

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 5 ounces Garlic and Herb Boursin
  • 2 – 3 tablespoons fresh chives, sliced plus extra for garnish

Vegetables

  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 bunch radishes
  • 1 bunch watercress (tough stems removed)

Bread

  • White sandwich bread
  • Pumpernickel sandwich bread

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cheese Spread: In a small food processor, combine the cream cheese and Garlic and Herb Boursin. Puree until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Transfer the blended cheese mixture to a bowl and gently stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of sliced fresh chives. Set this mixture aside.
  2. Slice the Vegetables: Slice the cucumber and radishes into very thin slices, approximately 1/8 inch thick. Using a sharp knife or mandoline will help achieve uniform thin slices for better texture and presentation.
  3. Prepare the Bread: Remove the crusts from the white and pumpernickel sandwich bread slices. Reserve crusts if desired for other uses, such as homemade croutons.
  4. Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread one side of each bread slice evenly with the prepared cheese and chive mixture. Layer the cucumber slices, radish slices, and a few watercress leaves on top of the spread. Cover with another slice of bread, spread side down, creating a sandwich. Cut each sandwich into triangles for an elegant presentation.
  5. Garnish: Take a fresh chive stem and tie it in a knot. Place the knotted chive on top of each sandwich and secure it with a toothpick to keep the garnish in place and enhance the visual appeal.

Notes

  • For the thinnest slices, use a mandoline slicer to ensure uniform thickness of cucumber and radish.
  • Removing the crusts is optional but is traditional in tea sandwiches for a delicate texture.
  • These sandwiches are best served fresh but can be refrigerated wrapped tightly for up to 4 hours to maintain freshness.
  • Substitute bread types depending on preference; both white and pumpernickel add unique flavors and color contrast.
  • For a dairy-free alternative, use vegan cream cheese and herb spreads, though it will alter flavor slightly.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/cucumber-watercress-sandwiches-with-garlic-herb-cream-cheese-recipe/