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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches, Wraps, and Burgers

    Published: Apr 27, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Benedictine Tea Sandwiches

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    These easy Benedictine Tea Sandwiches are great for a light lunch or snack. They are creamy and satisfying!

    Benedictine Tea Sandwiches

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    These Benedictine Tea Sandwiches are creamy and flavorful. The benedictine spread goes well with veggies, crackers, and chips.

    I could eat it by the spoonful, it's so good! These cucumber tea sandwiches make a nice light snack with some vegan milk tea or some vegan afternoon tea.

    Serve them at a bridal shower, baby shower, or a Mother's day brunch. They would also work well for a child's lunch.

    I learned about benedictine spread when I saw Damaris Phillips on the Food Network make benedictine sandwiches a while back. I think she was making them for a Kentucky Derby party. I knew I had to veganize them.

    Some versions of benedictine spread include green food coloring. I prefer it without. It has a slight green color by itself.

    Another sandwich recipe to try is my Vegan Pesto Focaccia Sandwich.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 🍽 Serving
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🥪 Other Vegan Sandwiches
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients for Benedictine Tea Sandwiches with labels.
    • English cucumber: I used an English cucumber because they don't have large seeds and aren't as bitter. If you use a regular cucumber, make sure to get all the seeds out or they'll add liquid to your spread!
    • Vegan cream cheese: Adds a creamy tangy flavor.
    • Vegan mayonnaise: Adds a creamy sour flavor.
    • Onion: Adds a sweet pungent flavor. I used yellow onion, but you could use white onion or red onion.
    • Salt and pepper: Enhances the other flavors and adds flavor.
    • Bread: I used my favorite gluten-free bread. Use your favorite soft squishy bread.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    Changing the recipe will change the traditional Benedictine recipe, but that's what's fun about cooking!

    • Fresh herbs: fresh dill, parsley, tarragon, chives
    • Thinly sliced cucumbers layered on
    • Green onion
    • Vegan butter
    • Vegan herbed cream cheese
    • Avocado, tofu, or chickpeas mashed in the spread
    • Lemon juice

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    🔪 Instructions

    Grated cucumber, then in towel in a bowl, then being squeezed.

    Step 1: Peel and grate the cucumber. Then place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel.

    Step 2: Over a large bowl or the sink, squeeze as much liquid out as possible, letting the excess cucumber juice drain off. If you don't get the excess liquid out, you'll have a liquidy spread.

    Ingredients for Benedictine spread in food processor before and after mixing.

    Step 3: In a food processor, combine strained cucumber, vegan cream cheese, vegan mayo, chopped onion, and salt and pepper. Mix well.

    Step 4: Toast bread, if desired. Cut the crusts off the toast with a sharp knife and slice into desired shape. Spread the vegan cream cheese mixture on the toast.

    🥡 Storage

    The benedictine spread will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. I suggest making the vegan tea sandwiches right before serving, but if you want to make them ahead of time you could make them a day beforehand.

    Benedictine Tea Sandwiches on a plate.

    🍽 Serving

    In addition to vegan cucumber tea sandwiches, you can use the spread as a dip.

    • Cucumber slices
    • Carrot sticks
    • Celery sticks
    • Sliced red bell pepper
    • Crackers
    • Chips

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What is the best bread for tea sandwiches?

    Soft white bread works best. For these vegan gluten-free tea sandwiches, I used a gluten-free sourdough loaf of bread.

    Before finding out I had a corn intolerance, I loved Northern Bakehouse Gluten Free Bread because of how soft and squishy it was. For those of you who are gluten intolerant, I recommend Northern Bakehouse.

    🥪 Other Vegan Sandwiches

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    • Roasted Red Pepper and Caramelized Onion Focaccia Sandwich
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    • Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
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    • Portobello Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Sliders
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    If you tried this Benedictine Tea Sandwiches Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    I originally posted this recipe on Oct. 2, 2015. I added new photos and text when I republished it.

    📋 Recipe

    Benedictine Tea Sandwiches on a plate.
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    Benedictine Tea Sandwiches

    These easy Benedictine Tea Sandwiches are great for a light lunch or snack. They are creamy and satisfying!
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 16 tea sandwiches
    Calories 98kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 English cucumber peeled
    • 8 ounces vegan cream cheese
    • 1 ½ tablespoons vegan mayo
    • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
    • Salt and pepper
    • 8 slices gluten free bread
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    Instructions

    • Peel and grate cucumber. Squeeze as much liquid out as possible - either in a cheesecloth, clean kitchen towel or a fine mesh strainer. Otherwise you will have a very liquidy spread!
    • In a food processor, combine strained cucumber, vegan cream cheese, vegan mayo, chopped onion, salt and pepper. Mix until well blended.
    • Lightly toast bread (optional). Cut crusts off the bread and slice in whatever shape you like. Spread a generous amount of Benedictine spread on. Top with another slice of bread and serve.

    Notes

    If you are using gluten free bread, I would definitely consider toasting the bread.
    *Update: A reader recommended in the comments below Northern Bakehouse millet chia bread. Talk about game changer! It is soft and fluffy like white bread and I highly recommend it!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. LB Henderson says

      October 10, 2022 at 8:41 pm

      I made these for a wedding shower..(Lilly Pulitzer themed) ! They were fantastic!!!! Thank you!!!! “Party on Garth”!!!!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 12, 2022 at 8:58 am

        Thank you, I'm so glad you liked them!

        Reply
    2. Cassandra Cymbal says

      November 25, 2018 at 12:16 am

      This is the BEST vegan gluten free bread! They sell it at Sprouts if you have one in the area. We have tried all their breads and we are forever changed! The millet chia and “white” breads are even soft and kught without toasting!!

      I am going to try this recipe for a tea party this coming weekend. I was curious if you have tried adding fresh dill to the processor? I will try it and let you know how it goes! I also may sub out the tofutti cream cheese for the kite hill cream cheese, and of course will be using the little northern bakehouse chia millet bread which is gluten free! Thank you for sharing this recipe!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        November 27, 2018 at 8:22 am

        I am going to look for that bread the next time I'm at Sprouts. I don't remember seeing it, but maybe it's on the shelf instead of the freezer section like Food For Life bread. I haven't tried Kite Hill cream cheese yet, but will also try that. No, I haven't added dill but I am sure that would taste great!

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      • Willow Moon says

        January 04, 2019 at 11:25 am

        I have been eating this bread for the last few days. Thanks for the recommendation! Talk about game changer! I love the texture and consistency!

        Reply
    3. Casey says

      October 23, 2018 at 6:40 am

      Outside the Breadbox Vegan Oat Bread is vegan and gluten free and tastes good without toasting:)

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 24, 2018 at 7:03 am

        Thanks Casey, I'll look for it! So far in all my grocery stores I have only seen the Food for Life products. (Maybe I need to order it.)

        Reply
    4. Susan says

      May 26, 2018 at 10:50 am

      I had a tea party with my daughter and made these. She loved the sandwiches, which is a big deal because she is a picky eater! I love the combination of flavors. I will be making these again!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        May 26, 2018 at 10:52 am

        Thanks Susan!

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    5. Chelsea Pearl says

      October 05, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      This makes me want to have a tea party!

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 06, 2015 at 6:17 am

        Do it! It sounds like fun!

        Reply
    6. tinsel12 says

      October 05, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      This looks amazing. I'm having some friends over this weekend, so this will be perfect for a little Tea Party!

      Reply
    7. Ashleigh says

      October 05, 2015 at 8:44 am

      Such cute tea sandwiched! I have been known to host teas and these little sammies will be great for my next one! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        October 05, 2015 at 9:03 am

        Thanks! They are perfect for tea parties, since they are not very filling - a great afternoon snack.

        Reply

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