Victorian Cucumber Sandwich
The Victorian cucumber sandwich is a classic English tea sandwich that is light, refreshing, and perfect for an elegant afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of white bread
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Spread a thin layer of butter on each slice of bread.
- Arrange the thinly sliced cucumber on 4 slices of bread.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the cucumber slices.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
- Cut off the crusts and cut the sandwiches into desired shapes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking method
- None
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Knife Cutting board
Tools
Serving platter Tea cups
Serving suggestions
Serve with a pot of English breakfast tea and a side of fresh fruit.
Tips & tricks
For an extra touch of elegance, use a cookie cutter to create decorative shapes for the sandwiches.
Cost
$5