Description
A delightful assortment of 7 elegant and irresistible cream cheese tea sandwiches — perfect for afternoon tea, bridal showers, or any sophisticated gathering. Each sandwich blends smooth cream cheese with flavorful ingredients, creating bite-sized delights that pair beautifully with tea.
Ingredients
1 loaf soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
1 loaf whole wheat bread, crusts removed
12 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbs (dill, chives, parsley) for garnish
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Cucumber & Dill Sandwiches: Thinly sliced cucumber, fresh dill
Smoked Salmon & Chive Sandwiches: Smoked salmon, chopped chives
Strawberry & Mint Sandwiches: Fresh strawberries, finely chopped mint
Ham & Honey Mustard Sandwiches: Thinly sliced ham, honey mustard
Egg Salad & Watercress Sandwiches: Egg salad, fresh watercress
Olive Tapenade & Cream Cheese Sandwiches: Olive tapenade, cream cheese
Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Sandwiches: Roasted red peppers, fresh basil
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. Divide the cream cheese mixture into 7 small portions.
3. Flavor each portion with ingredients listed for each sandwich type.
4. Spread a thin, even layer of each flavored cream cheese mixture on one slice of bread.
5. Top with the matching ingredient (e.g., cucumber slices, smoked salmon) and cover with another bread slice.
6. Press lightly, trim edges neatly, and cut into small rectangles or triangles.
7. Arrange on a serving platter, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve chilled.
Notes
For the best texture, chill the sandwiches for 30 minutes before serving.
Use a serrated knife to achieve clean cuts.
Experiment with flavored cream cheese or different breads for added variety.
Perfect for afternoon tea, baby showers, or elegant brunches.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sandwiches
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: tea sandwiches, cream cheese sandwiches, afternoon tea recipes, finger food, cucumber sandwiches