Elegant finger sandwiches featuring cucumber, smoked salmon, and egg with watercress for refined gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Cucumber Sandwiches
01 - 8 slices soft white bread, crusts removed
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - ½ English cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - Pinch of salt
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Sandwiches
06 - 8 slices pumpernickel or whole wheat bread, crusts removed
07 - 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
08 - 100 grams smoked salmon
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Egg & Watercress Sandwiches
11 - 8 slices soft whole grain bread, crusts removed
12 - 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
13 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
16 - 1 small bunch watercress, trimmed
# How To Make:
01 - Spread softened butter evenly on all 8 slices of white bread. Layer thin cucumber slices over 4 slices, season lightly with salt and pepper, then cover with remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich into three finger-sized pieces.
02 - Spread softened cream cheese on all 8 slices of pumpernickel or whole wheat bread. Layer smoked salmon over 4 slices, sprinkle with chopped dill and drizzle with lemon juice. Top with remaining bread slices and cut each sandwich into three fingers.
03 - Mash hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until combined but textured. Spread the mixture over 4 slices of whole grain bread. Top with trimmed watercress, cover with remaining slices, and cut each sandwich into three finger pieces.
04 - Place all sandwich fingers neatly on a tiered platter or serving tray to create an elegant presentation suitable for afternoon tea.
