Ingredients for - Christa's Cucumber Basil Tea Sandwiches

1. Cream cheese, softened 1 (8 ounce) package
2. Half-and-half 2 tablespoons
3. Chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons
4. Rye bread 12 slices
5. English cucumber, thinly sliced 1
6. Fresh basil 24 leaves

How to cook deliciously - Christa's Cucumber Basil Tea Sandwiches

1 . Stage

Beat cream cheese with half-and-half with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and easy to spread; stir in chives.

2 . Stage

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.