Mothers Day Lemon Butter Sandwiches (Printable)

Bright lemon butter and crisp cucumber combine in elegant finger sandwiches perfect for tea occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Lemon Butter

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

→ Sandwiches

06 - 12 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
07 - 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes, optional
09 - 1/4 cup fresh chives or dill, finely chopped, optional
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and powdered sugar. Mix until light and creamy.
02 - Lay out bread slices on a clean surface. Spread a generous layer of lemon butter on each slice.
03 - Distribute thinly sliced cucumber evenly on half of the buttered bread slices. Add radishes and herbs if using. Sprinkle with black pepper.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side down. Press gently to adhere.
05 - Using a sharp knife, trim off the crusts if not already done, then cut each sandwich diagonally into 3 neat finger sandwiches or triangles.
06 - Arrange on a serving platter and cover with a lightly dampened towel until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The lemon butter tastes fresh and summery without being sharp, somehow making cucumbers taste like the best version of themselves.
  • You can have these ready in twenty minutes, which means you're not stressed when guests arrive, just genuinely happy to see them.
  • They're the kind of food that makes people slow down and savor each bite instead of rushing through.
02 -
  • If your butter is even slightly too cold, it will tear the bread instead of spreading smoothly, so patience with softening is actually the secret ingredient.
  • Thinly sliced cucumber is non-negotiable here—anything thicker will make these feel chunky instead of delicate, and you want them to feel like a whisper, not a shout.
03 -
  • A sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between cuts will slice through these cleanly without squishing them, which is the difference between looking polished and looking rushed.
  • If you're making these more than a few hours ahead, skip the cucumber until an hour before serving, because moisture is the enemy of crispness and nobody wants a soggy finger sandwich.
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