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Fresh Benedictine Cucumber Avocado Tea Sandwiches

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Light, refreshing tea sandwiches combining creamy avocado and classic Benedictine cucumber spread, perfect for elegant tea parties or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium English cucumber, peeled and finely grated
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado, mashed until smooth
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1 small shallot or 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 slices white bread, crusts removed

Instructions

  1. Peel and finely grate the English cucumber. Place grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out excess moisture to avoid soggy sandwiches. (About 5 minutes)
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork or potato masher until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture. (2-3 minutes)
  3. Add softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, finely minced shallot or onion, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the mashed avocado. Stir gently until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. (5 minutes)
  4. Fold the grated and drained cucumber into the avocado mixture until evenly distributed. The spread should be creamy with bits of cucumber for crunch. (2 minutes)
  5. Remove crusts from white bread slices. If bread feels dry, lightly brush with melted butter or a thin layer of mayonnaise for moisture. (3 minutes)
  6. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the Benedictine avocado mixture evenly over half of the bread slices. Top with the remaining slices to form sandwiches. (5 minutes)
  7. Using a sharp knife, cut each sandwich into quarters or triangles as preferred. Arrange on a platter and garnish with dill sprigs or thin cucumber slices if desired. (3 minutes)

Notes

Drain cucumber well to prevent soggy sandwiches. Use ripe but firm avocado for best texture. Soften cream cheese before mixing. Chill sandwiches before serving to meld flavors and ease cutting. Assemble up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate wrapped tightly.

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Keywords: Benedictine, cucumber sandwich, avocado, tea sandwich, easy recipe, Southern recipe, party food, light lunch

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