Christa's Cucumber Basil Tea Sandwiches
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons half-and-half
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
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12 slices rye bread
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1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
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24 leaves fresh basil
Directions
1
Beat cream cheese with half-and-half with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and easy to spread; stir in chives.
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.