Tea Sandwiches (Vickie McCorkendale)
These exquisite tea sandwiches are the perfect addition to any afternoon tea or brunch spread. Featuring a delightful mix of textures and flavors, each bite offers a unique experience. The soft wheat bread pairs beautifully with tangy chèvre and sweet orange marmalade, creating a sophisticated balance. For those who enjoy heartier flavors, the whipped cream cheese with crumbled bacon provides a savory kick, topped with fresh arugula. Meanwhile, the white bread varieties offer lighter options, with one showcasing the refreshing crunch of cucumber and mint, and the other blending basil, parmesan, and mayonnaise with a thin slice of seeded tomato. These mini sandwiches are not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying, making them ideal for gatherings or a quiet moment of indulgence.
Description
These exquisite tea sandwiches are the perfect addition to any afternoon tea or brunch spread. Featuring a delightful mix of textures and flavors, each bite offers a unique experience. The soft wheat bread pairs beautifully with tangy chèvre and sweet orange marmalade, creating a sophisticated balance. For those who enjoy heartier flavors, the whipped cream cheese with crumbled bacon provides a savory kick, topped with fresh arugula. Meanwhile, the white bread varieties offer lighter options, with one showcasing the refreshing crunch of cucumber and mint, and the other blending basil, parmesan, and mayonnaise with a thin slice of seeded tomato. These mini sandwiches are not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying, making them ideal for gatherings or a quiet moment of indulgence.
Ingredients
- On wheat bread: Softened Chevre
- Orange Marmalade
- On wheat bread: Whipped Cream Cheese with crumbled bacon
- An arugala leaf
- On white bread: Sweet Butter
Directions
- 1 Prepare the wheat bread sandwiches by spreading softened chèvre evenly over slices of wheat bread.
- 2
Top the chèvre with a thin layer of orange marmalade.- 3
For the bacon sandwiches, spread whipped cream cheese mixed with crumbled bacon on slices of wheat bread.- 4
Place a fresh arugula leaf on top of the bacon mixture.- 5
For the cucumber sandwiches, spread sweet butter on slices of white bread.- 6
Layer thin slices of cucumber on the buttered bread, and garnish with a mint leaf.- 7
For the tomato sandwiches, spread a mixture of basil, parmesan, and mayonnaise on slices of white bread.- 8
Top with a thin slice of seeded tomato.- 9
Cut all sandwiches into small, bite-sized pieces, removing crusts if desired.NoteRemove crusts from bread for a more elegant presentation.
Sandwiches can be made ahead and covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
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