Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our egg and watercress tea sandwiches. These dainty treats are not just visually appealing but also bursting with flavors and textures. The combination of creamy eggs, peppery watercress, and soft bread creates a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. Perfect for afternoon tea parties, brunches, or light lunches, these sandwiches are guaranteed to impress your guests.
Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences. From the classic combination of hard-boiled eggs and watercress to the more adventurous smoked salmon and watercress filling, there's a recipe for every taste. We also have vegetarian options, such as the avocado and watercress tea sandwiches, for those who prefer a meatless meal.
Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your culinary endeavors. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, you'll find our recipes easy to follow and enjoyable to make. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a delicious adventure together.
VICTORIAN WATERCRESS TEA SANDWICHES FOR HIGH TEA AND PICNICS
During Victorian times, children used to take watercress sandwiches to school in place of meat ones. I love them, especially when cut into small trianges and served with a cuppa (cup of tea!). Use the freshest bread - I like to use wholemeal, and a fresh salted farmhouse butter. I have included a soup idea at the end of the recipe, to be made with the excess stalks! So a soup and sandwich recipe then!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 8 Rounds of Sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Snip the stalks from the watercress and place the leafy ends on kitchen paper to absorb any water. Butter the bread generously, arrange the watercress over 4 slices and season. Top with the remaining bread, cut into triangles or fingers and serve.
- NB. (Don't discard the watercress stalks; they can be made into a soup. Soften a chopped onion in a pan with butter, add 250ml whole milk and bring to the boil. Add the stalks, cook for 1 minute then liquidise until smooth and foamy.).
EGG 'N' CRESS TEA SANDWICHES
These tea sandwiches look very festive when we cut them out with a holly leaf cookie cutter. We use both white and wheat bread to vary the color and flavor.-Linda Ault, Newberry, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 tea sandwiches.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the eggs, watercress, olives, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Spread butter over one side of each slice of bread., Spread egg mixture over butter side of four bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices. Top with remaining bread, buttered side down. Using a 3-in. holly-leaf-shaped cookie cutter, cut out two tea sandwiches from each sandwich.
Nutrition Facts :
EGG AND WATERCRESS TEA SANDWICHES
Just like the dainty sandwiches served at Harrods! For a less traditional tea sandwich, you can use pumpernickel, rye or sourdough bread, thinly sliced. For a visual treat, garnish the patter of sandwiches with edible flowers such as pansies or nasturtiums, along with the watercress.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 32 triangles
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove the crusts from the bread.
- Chop the eggs, and gently mix in a bowl with the chopped watercress and chives. Add just enough mayonnaise to moisten and bind the mixture the mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Tabasco, and gently mix well.
- Spread half of the slices of bread with the egg and watercress mixture, and place the remaining slices of bread on top.
- Lightly spread the outside edge of each sandwich with mayonnaise and dip into the chopped parsley.
- Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
- To serve, arrange the sandwiches on a platter, and garnish with the remaining watercress.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 40.4, Sodium 115, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.2
EGG AND WATERCRESS SANDWICHES
Provided by Victoria Granof
Categories Sandwich Egg Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Lunch Spring Watercress Cookie Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Mash the eggs with a fork until crumbly.
- 2. Stir in half the mayonnaise and the salt and pepper.
- 3. Spread the remaining mayonnaise on the bread.
- 4. Assemble 2 sandwiches, dividing the egg salad and watercress evenly between them.
- 5. Trim the crusts and cut each sandwich into quarters.
CURRIED EGG & WATERCRESS TEA SANDWICHES
Make and share this Curried Egg & Watercress Tea Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 24 triangles
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mash eggs with mayonnaise and curry powder, stir in parsley and season to taste.
- Butter bread and divide filling between 6 slices.
- Add cress, top with remaining slices, remove crusts and serve cut into quarters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 41, Sodium 103.8, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 2.5
EGG AND WATERCRESS SANDWICHES
Made with toasted brioche and sliced eggs, these are a hearty take on delicate tea sandwiches.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cover eggs with water in a saucepan by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 13 minutes.
- Drain, and run under cold water. Peel, and slice into rounds.
- Spread brioche slices generously with mayonnaise. Top each of 8 slices with 1 sliced egg and 1/4 cup watercress. Season with salt and pepper. Sandwich with remaining brioche.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful tea sandwich, use high-quality bread and fresh ingredients.
- If you don't have watercress, you can substitute another type of leafy green, such as arugula or spinach.
- To make the sandwiches ahead of time, assemble them and then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- When you're ready to serve the sandwiches, bring them to room temperature for about 30 minutes before unwrapping them.
- For a fun and elegant presentation, cut the sandwiches into triangles or rounds.
Conclusion:
Egg and watercress tea sandwiches are a classic British dish that is perfect for afternoon tea or a light lunch. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying sandwich that is sure to please everyone.
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