Tea Sandwiches
Delicate tea sandwiches filled with creamy herbed cream cheese, sweet roasted red peppers, and refreshing cucumber, perfect for gatherings or light lunches.
Ingredients
Bread and Spread
- 12 slices Bread (white or whole grain) Use even slices for uniform sandwiches.
- 8 oz Cream cheese Ensure it's at room temperature for easy spreading.
- 1/4 cup Fresh herbs (like dill or chives) Mince finely to distribute flavor.
- 1 tsp Salt For seasoning.
- 1/2 tsp Pepper For seasoning.
Filling
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers Use a moderate amount to avoid heaviness.
- 1 medium Cucumber Slice thinly for crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and dry the cucumber and fresh herbs. Slice the cucumber thinly and mince the herbs.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Lay out the slices of bread, optionally trimming the crusts for a traditional look.
Assembly
- Spread the herbed cream cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer roasted red peppers on half of the bread slices.
- Add cucumber slices on top of the roasted peppers.
- Place the remaining slices of bread on top, cream cheese side down, and gently press.
- Cut each sandwich into quarters or halves.
- Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh herbs for better flavor and toast the bread lightly for texture. Prepare the cream cheese a few hours ahead for deeper flavor. Cut sandwiches just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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