Christa’s Cucumber Basil Tea Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 12 slices rye bread
• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 24 leaves fresh basil

Directions

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

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.