Description
Cool cucumber and cream cheese sandwich rolls offer a refreshing twist on classic tea-time fare. Crisp veggies and silky cream cheese wrapped in delicate bread create a light, elegant snack perfect for summer gatherings or quick lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
- 1 large cucumber
- 200 g (7 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Seasoning:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Create a zesty spread by blending cream cheese with finely chopped fresh dill, a splash of bright lemon juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Thoroughly whisk the mixture until it achieves a silky, uniform consistency with no lumps.
- Gently trim the crusts from white bread slices to create a clean, uniform surface for rolling.
- Carefully spread a generous, even layer of the herbed cream cheese mixture across each bread slice, ensuring full coverage to the edges.
- Place thin, crisp cucumber slices along one edge of the bread, positioning them to cover the width of the slice.
- Tightly roll the bread from the cucumber-lined edge, pressing gently to seal the cream cheese as an adhesive.
- Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into bite-sized pinwheels, cutting at a slight diagonal for an elegant presentation.
- Arrange the sandwich rolls on a serving platter, showcasing the spiraled pattern and herb-flecked cream cheese interior.
- Optionally, garnish with additional fresh dill sprigs or a light dusting of cracked black pepper for extra visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap fresh dill with dried herbs if fresh isn’t available, maintaining the same proportions for consistent flavor profile.
- Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version that still delivers delicious tangy taste without compromising texture.
- Thinly slice cucumber with a mandoline or sharp knife to ensure uniform, delicate layers that fold smoothly inside sandwich rolls.
- Chill cream cheese mixture for 15-20 minutes before spreading to help it set and make rolling easier, preventing ingredients from sliding around.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg