May 20, 2011

cucumber tea sandwiches

recently my friend had a royal wedding party and served these sandwiches. i had to try them myself. my friend had not added the watercress, but i did when i made them and really liked it...but i did leave the radishes out because i don't like them! the recipe comes from goodlifeeats.com

Ingredients:

8 ounces cream cheese
5 ounces Garlic and Herb Boursin
2 - 3 tablespoons fresh chives, sliced plus extra for garnish
1 English cucumber
1 bunch radishes
1 bunch watercress
white sandwich bread
pumpernickel sandwich bread

Directions:

In a small food processor, combine the cream cheese and boursin, pureeing until well blended and combined. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in sliced fresh chives. Set aside.

Slice the cucumber and radishes into 1/8 inch thick slices. If you have a mandoline that helps speed the process here.

Cut crusts off the bread (you can save the crusts to make homemade croutons for another use). Spread one side of each slice with the cream cheese mixture.

Top with sliced cucumber, radish, and a few watercress leaves. Then top with another slice of bread. Cut into triangles and skewer with a toothpick.

1 comment:

Courtni said...

i have eaten these at lots of places and loved them, but didn't even think to make them on my own...until now. thanks!