Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes Christa's Cucumber Basil Tea Sandwiches 4.0 (1) 1 Review 2 Photos This recipe is from years of searching for the perfect English tea sandwich. I always looked forward to tea time in the Caribbean with my grandparents who were from English descent. My grandmother was French and my grandfather was from Guyana. My grandfather's parents were from England, so there is the British influence. You can add a teaspoon of dill to your spread. Submitted by christaann Published on January 22, 2013 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 12 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons half-and-half 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 12 slices rye bread 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced 24 leaves fresh basil Directions Beat cream cheese with half-and-half with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and easy to spread; stir in chives. 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 77 Calories 4g Fat 8g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 77 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 11mg 4% Sodium 134mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 1g Protein 2g 4% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 22mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 42mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.