Gather Ingredients: Collect 1 cucumber, 8 slices of white or whole wheat bread, 1/2 cup of cream cheese (softened), 1 tablespoon of fresh dill (chopped), 1 tablespoon of fresh chives (chopped), salt, and pepper.
Prepare Cucumber: Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly. Place the slices on a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Make Cream Cheese Spread: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the chopped dill and chives. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Spread Cream Cheese: Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
Assemble Sandwiches: Arrange the cucumber slices evenly over the cream cheese on half of the bread slices.
Top and Press: Place the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, over the cucumber-covered slices. Press gently to secure.
Trim Crusts: For a classic presentation, trim the crusts off the sandwiches.
Cut and Serve: Cut each sandwich into quarters or fingers. Serve immediately and enjoy your elegant cucumber sandwiches!