Cucumber Tea Sandwiches for a Bridgerton Season Premiere Watch Party
A Regency-worthy tea sandwich for the Bridgerton premiere on January 29thDearest gentle reader,Nothing says “Regency-inspired soirée” quite like a tray of delicate cucumber tea sandwiches—especially when you’re settling in for the Bridgerton season premiere. They’re light, elegant, and secretly one of the easiest party foods you can make that still looks like it belongs at Lady Danbury’s table.This cucumber tea sandwiches recipe is designed for maximum watch-party success: creamy, herb-flecked filling; crisp cucumbers that stay crisp; and a soft, tidy bite that won’t rain crumbs onto your blanket during dramatic ballroom scenes. Put the kettle on, queue the episode, and let’s build a tea spread worthy of the Ton.Let us begin,
Ingredients
- 1 Large English Cucumber
- 3/4 Cup Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp Mayo
- 2 tsp Dill
- 2 tsp Chives Sliced
- 1 tsp Garlic
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
How to Make Cucumber Tea Sandwiches (Step-by-Step)
Prep the cucumber so it stays crisp
- Cucumber tea sandwiches fail for one reason: water. Fix that, and you’re golden.
- Slice cucumber into very thin rounds (1–2 mm if possible). A mandoline is ideal, but a sharp knife works.
- Lay slices on paper towels or a clean tea towel.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit 10–15 minutes.
- Blot thoroughly to remove moisture.
- Tip: English cucumbers are best because they’re less seedy and less watery.
Mix the herbed cream cheese spread
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayo, dill, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and spreadable.
- Texture goal: creamy but not runny—this spread should “hold” the cucumber in place.
Assemble the tea sandwiches
- Spread a generous, even layer of herbed cream cheese on the bread.
- Arrange cucumber slices in a single layer, slightly overlapping.
Top with remaining slices.
- Press very gently—no sandwich smashing, please.
Trim and cut like a proper hostess
- Trim crusts with a serrated knife for clean edges. Then cut into:
- Triangles (classic)
- Fingers (extra fancy)
- Squares (quick and modern)
- Wipe the knife between cuts for pristine lines (this is the difference between “cute” and “catered”).