Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our exquisite collection of tea sandwiches. These dainty treats, perfect for afternoon tea parties, bridal showers, or any special occasion, offer a symphony of tastes and textures that will tantalize your palate. From the classic cucumber sandwich to the elegant egg salad and watercress combination, each recipe showcases a unique blend of ingredients, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CURRIED CHICKEN TEA SANDWICHES
With apples and dried cranberries for color and tang, this dressed-up chicken salad is wonderful on bread triangles or served on a lettuce leaf.
Provided by pattycakes
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine chicken, apple, cranberries, celery, pecans, and green onions in a bowl. Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and curry powder in a small bowl. Fold mayonnaise mixture into chicken mixture; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cut each bread slice with a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter; top with a lettuce leaf and chicken salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 539.9 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
CUCUMBER AND LEMONY DILL CREAM CHEESE TEA SANDWICHES
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 10m
Yield 12 tea sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Lay the slices of bread on your work service and distribute the cream cheese evenly among each slice, spreading into a thin layer. Arrange the cucumber slices in rows over 3 slices of the bread. Top with the remaining bread, and cut into quarters so there are 4 pieces from each sandwich. Serve immediately.
CUCUMBER TEA SANDWICHES
My children wanted to plant a garden, and we ended up with buckets of cucumbers. When I tired of making pickles, I came up with these pretty, little sandwiches. We made 200 of them for a family gathering, and everyone wanted the recipe. -Kimberly Smith Brighton, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the first eight ingredients until blended. Stir in the cucumbers, red pepper, onion, olives and parsley. Chill for up to 2 hours. , Remove crusts from bread; cut each slice into four triangles. Spread with cream cheese mixture. Garnish with cucumber slices and, if desired, dill sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRAB SALAD TEA SANDWICHES
I make these sandwiches for showers, weddings, and special family events. I got the recipe from a friend many years ago while attending the wedding of their daughter. They are so delicious, you can't stop at just one. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; gently stir in crab and eggs. Refrigerate., With a 3-in. round cookie cutter, cut a circle from each slice of bread. Spread each with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Top with lettuce and 2 rounded tablespoonfuls of crab salad; sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with onion strips if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PINEAPPLE SPREAD FOR TEA SANDWICHES
This is a requirement at an Southern tea, shower or bridal luncheon. You can top almost any type of bread with this, but Hawaiian bread or a 7 grain is really good. Slice the sandwiches into small triangles to serve.
Provided by Sherrybeth
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese and pineapple, beating until well mixed and fluffy.
- If this is too stiff to spread, add the milk, a little at a time, until mixture is of spreading consistency.
TEA ROOM CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
I just had these at a tea room and they were so yummy!
Provided by Godiva Goddess
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Add cucumber, dill, cilantro, chives, and almonds and combine. Add chicken and combine thoroughly with dressing.
- Create sandwiches with your bread; cut sandwiches into fourths.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 274 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
CHICKEN SALAD TEA SANDWICHES
Finger sandwiches are always popular for English-style tea or for gatherings. These chicken-apple-walnut sandwiches are unbelievably cheap, tasty, and easy to make with a food processor.
Provided by Isara
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Chicken
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine chicken, apple, walnuts, mayonnaise, basil, dill, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until all ingredients are blended together.
- Spread chicken mixture onto bread and place a slice on top to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining slices and mixture. Cut sandwiches into quarters and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 201.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
CUCUMBER TEA SANDWICHES
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 18 tea sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter, parsley, chives, shallot and lemon zest.
- Lay the bread slices out on a clean work surface. Spread 2 teaspoons of the compound butter over each slice of bread. Trim the cucumber slices so that they are the length of the bread slices. (Save the scraps for salads.) Lay 4 pieces of cucumber across 1 slice of buttered bread--it is okay if the cucumbers overlap. Repeat on 5 more slices of bread. Season the top of the cucumbers lightly with salt. Next, add a single layer of radishes over the cucumbers, about 12 rounds per slice of bread.
- Toss the frisee with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Divide the frisee evenly over the radishes. Top the frisee with the remaining 6 slices buttered bread. Cut each sandwich into thirds with a serrated knife to make small rectangles. Serve immediately.
SOUTHERN TEA SANDWICHES
Provided by Kardea Brown
Time 30m
Yield 32 finger sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the onion cream cheese: Stir together the cream cheese, chives, green onions and garlic powder in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- For the egg and bacon salad: Stir together the mayonnaise, parsley, shallots, mustard, paprika, eggs and bacon in a medium bowl. Add more mayonnaise if you prefer a creamier egg salad. Season with salt and pepper.
- For the sandwiches: Place 4 of the bread slices on a cutting board and spread each with about 3 tablespoons of the onion cream cheese in an even layer on one side. Top with a single layer of smoked salmon, squeeze some lemon juice over the salmon and then cover with a second slice of bread to form 4 sandwiches. Cut the crusts off. Slice each sandwich in half crosswise and then cut each half diagonally to create 4 triangle-shaped finger sandwiches. Place a cucumber round on top of each sandwich and arrange on a platter.
- Place 4 of the bread slices on a cutting board and spread each with about 1/4 cup of the egg and bacon salad in an even layer on one side. Cover with a second slice of bread to form 4 sandwiches. Cut the crusts off. Slice each sandwich in half crosswise and then cut each half diagonally to create 4 triangle-shaped finger sandwiches. Arrange on a platter.
SMOKED SALMON TEA SANDWICHES
This is one of several kinds of finger sandwiches my wife, Michelle, and I served for an English tea. We planned this fun theme party to celebrate the Queen's birthday in April. -Chuck Hinz, Parma, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spread over each slice of bread; cut each into four triangles. Top with salmon. Garnish with dill sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HERBED CHEESE CUCUMBER AND RADISH TEA SANDWICHES
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the cream cheese, goat cheese, butter, Parmesan, lemon juice and garlic in a small food processor and process until very smooth and light. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the chives, parsley and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled but still spreadable, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread the bread on a baking sheet and bake, flipping the pieces once, until lightly toasted but not colored, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- To serve, spread the cheese mixture on the toasts. Top with the sliced cucumber and radishes and garnish with dill sprigs.
PINEAPPLE-CREAM CHEESE TEA SANDWICHES
A great tea party needs two things: great friends and great food. These little sammies are so nice to serve. I love using my little silver multi-layer dishes to display everything I'm serving. These are pretty along side other tea sandwiches. Mighty tasty too!
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 40 quarter sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the butter with cinnamon or nutmeg and spread the mixture over 1 side of each slice of bread.
- In a small bowl, cream the cream cheese, if necessary, and stir in the pineapple and nuts.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over 10 slices of bread and top with the other 10 slices.
- Remove the crusts and cut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 138.9, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.8
CUCUMBER MINT TEA SANDWICHES
Make and share this Cucumber Mint Tea Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cucumber slices between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, combine the mint, butter, and cream cheese; spread on one side of each slice of bread. Lay the cucumber slices onto the buttered side of 8 slices of bread. Sprinkle with salt. Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side down.
- Gently cut the crusts from each sandwich with a sharp knife. Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally and then cut in half again.
- Makes 8 whole sandwiches, or 16 halves, or 32 fourths.
CUCUMBER AND CREAM CHEESE TEA SANDWICHES
Make and share this Cucumber and Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Woowoose
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 20 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut cucumber with a mandolin to make very fine slices. Lay slices on paper towels to drain.
- In a bowl, stir cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic salt and dill together until smooth.
- Spread each slice of bread with a layer of the cream cheese mixture. Then lay cucumber slices in overlapping rows on one half of the bread slices. Top with remaining wheat bread slices.
- Cut crusts from each sandwich and then cut into quarters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.3, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 90.6, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.4
TURKEY, GOUDA & APPLE TEA SANDWICHES
Cut into triangles or quarters, these fun mini sandwiches are a tasty addition to an afternoon tea gathering. The cranberry mayo lends an original flavor twist, and the apples give them a sweet-tart crunch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place mayonnaise and cranberry sauce in a small food processor. Cover and process until blended. Spread over each bread slice. , Layer the turkey, apples, cheese and spinach over each of 12 bread slices; top with remaining bread. Cut each sandwich into quarters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
CARAMELIZED ONION AND ROAST BEEF TEA SANDWICHES
Sweet, caramelized onions and hearty roast beef are a perfect pairing in these delectable tea sandwiches.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Yield Makes 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions, and stir to coat; cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking, stirring every 20 minutes, until onions are amber colored and completely caramelized, just over 1 hour. Remove from heat, and transfer to a bowl to cool.
- In a small bowl, mix horseradish and cream cheese; season with salt and pepper. Spread two slices of bread with a thin layer of horseradish cream cheese; cover one with a layer of onions, and top with roast beef and other bread slice. Use a serrated knife to trim crusts and cut into four small squares. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cover with damp paper towels until ready to serve.
DEVILED HAM AND PECAN TEA SANDWICHES
Deviled Ham and Pecan Tea Sandwiches
Provided by Paul Grimes
Categories Sandwich Food Processor Mustard No-Cook Quick & Easy Lunch Mayonnaise Ham Pecan Shower Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free leftovers
Yield Makes 32 tea sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pulse all ingredients except bread in a food processor until finely chopped and combined well.
- Spread ham mixture (1/4 cup per sandwich) between slices of bread. Discard crusts, then cut sandwiches into triangles.
BACON-AND-EGG SALAD TEA SANDWICHES
A tea sandwich becomes breakfast or lunch-worthy thanks to hard-boiled eggs and bacon.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Yield Makes 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chopped eggs in a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, cayenne, and bacon; stir to combine. Add hot-pepper sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
- Thinly spread butter on two slices of bread; cover one slice with egg salad, and top with other slice. Use a serrated knife to trim crusts and cut into four squares. Dip one edge in chopped chives. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cover with damp paper towels until ready to serve.
HAM AND EGG TEA SANDWICHES
Steps:
- For the egg salad: Start by hard boiling your eggs. Put your eggs in cold water in a medium saucepan, place on the stove, and bring to a boil. Turn the stove off, cover the saucepan with a lid, and after 15 minutes run them under cold water. Peel the shells from the eggs (reserve 2 whole eggs for Round 2 Recipe Nicoise Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette) and chop.
- In another bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, paprika, dill, and salt and pepper. Add the chopped eggs and gently toss.
- For the ham salad: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, onion, salt, pepper, and parsley. Add the celery and half the ham (reserve remaining half for Online Round 2 Recipe Ham and Cheese Breakfast Burrito) and toss to coat. Set aside.
- For the sandwiches: Cut off the crusts from the wheat and white bread. On a clean surface, place 1 slice white bread down and top with half the egg salad. Top that with 1 slice wheat bread and spread half the ham salad on top. Top with 1 slice white bread. Slice crosswise into triangles. Repeat, alternating the white and wheat bread as the beginning slice, until you have made 4 sandwiches.
ROAST BEEF AND HORSERADISH TEA SANDWICHES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 12 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir the sour cream, horseradish and salt together in a small bowl.
- Using a butter knife or offset spatula, spread the horseradish cream on 1 side of each rye slice. Put 1 slice of roast beef on 12 of the pumpernickel slices. Finish each sandwich with a grind or two of pepper and the remaining bread. Arrange the sandwiches on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before mixing it with other ingredients.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little more milk or cream.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour or bread crumbs.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the bread and cut the sandwiches into desired shapes.
- Serve the sandwiches immediately or wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for later.
Conclusion:
Tea sandwiches are a classic and versatile finger food that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there's sure to be a tea sandwich that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give tea sandwiches a try!
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