Mothers Day Lemon Butter Sandwiches (Printable)

Delicate sandwiches spread with lemon butter, cucumber, radishes, and herbs for a bright, fresh bite.

# What You 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
09 - 1/4 cup fresh chives or dill, finely chopped
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

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 and spread a generous layer of lemon butter on each slice.
03 - Layer thinly sliced cucumber evenly on half of the buttered bread slices. Add radishes and herbs as desired. Sprinkle with black pepper.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side down. Press gently to adhere layers together.
05 - Using a sharp knife, trim off crusts if not already removed, then cut each sandwich into 3 neat finger sandwiches or triangles.
06 - Arrange on a serving platter and cover with a lightly dampened towel until ready to serve.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The lemon butter does all the heavy lifting—it's tangy, elegant, and makes everything taste intentional without any fuss.
  • These sandwiches come together in twenty minutes, which means you can spend more time actually enjoying the tea party instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • They're naturally vegetarian and feel fancy enough to impress, yet simple enough that even a first-time baker can nail them.
02 -
  • Don't let the lemon butter sit in the fridge too long before using it—if it gets hard, it won't spread smoothly and you'll end up tearing the delicate bread.
  • Thin cucumber slices are non-negotiable; anything thicker turns the sandwich into a watery mess within an hour.
  • Remove crusts right after cutting, not before spreading, because the crusted edges help the bread stay intact while you work.
03 -
  • Chill your knife under cold water before cutting—a cold blade glides through bread without squashing it, creating clean edges every time.
  • If you're making these ahead, freeze the lemon butter in a small container and let it soften to room temperature just before spreading, which prevents the bread from tearing.
  • Try toasting the bread very lightly before buttering if you prefer a slightly sturdier sandwich that holds up beautifully to a damp platter.
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