Christa's Cucumber Basil Tea Sandwiches

Delicate and savory little rounds of rye bread hold a creamy layer of cream cheese and chives, a couple of slices of cucumber, and a fresh basil leaf for the lightest, easiest tea sandwiches.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 77 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half
• 12 slices rye bread
• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 24 leaves fresh basil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat cream cheese with half-and-half with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and easy to spread; stir in chives.

Step 2

Use a large round cookie or biscuit cutter to cut 24 rounds out of the bread slices. Spread each round with cream cheese mixture and top each canape with 1 or 2 thin cucumber slices and a basil leaf. If making ahead, cover tea sandwiches lightly with plastic wrap and chill.