Christa's Cucumber Basil Tea Sandwiches

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

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.
Christa's Cucumber Basil Tea Sandwiches

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

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