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    Published: May 2, 2024 by Prajakta Sukhatme · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A lovely selection easy-to-make English tea sandwiches creates exquisite gourmet high tea restaurant experience at home. I am including classic favorites like cucumber cream cheese sandwich as well as unique flavors to make sweet and savory finger sandwiches for afternoon tea parties.

    A delicious assortment of traditional English tea sandwiches made with cream cheese, cucumbers and fruits.

    This recipe was inspired by my binge watching Bridgeton, Downton Abbey and other popular British shows on Netflix. For after tea menu, I typically also make Custard Yogurt Toast , Easy Bruschetta and Avocado Toast . I love to serve it with Chai Tea , Sweet Iced Tea , Paloma and Red Wine Sangria .

    Quick, easy, and always popular, English tea sandwiches are a must at high teas and other formal informal gatherings. They are perfect for Mother's Day brunch, baby showers, bridal showers, book club meets, soiree and tea parties.

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    • Ingredients for Tea Party Sandwiches
    • How to Make
    • Substitutions
    • Variety of Tea Sandwiches
    • Storage
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Popular Party Food Ideas
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    Tea Parties are most cherished in our family. We find occasions to call friends, to chit-chat, laugh and make memories with some delicious and easy food preparations.  Coffee/Tea with ProfusionCurry Kitchen is very famous amongst our friends and family.

    Ingredients for Tea Party Sandwiches

    This recipe features sweet and savory tea sandwich ideas. Besides cucumber sandwiches with cream cheese I use colorful veggies and fruits to make these scrumptious Tea Party Sandwiches.

    Ingridents needed to make English Tea finger sandwiches.
    • Bread: Soft sandwich white bread, Italian bread, Brioche Bread, sourdough bread, wheat bread or any other available bread.  Cut the edges.
    • Savory Cream Cheese Spread : Combine cream cheese with salt, pepper and dried herbs. You can also use store brought Boursin or other herbed cream cheese. Use this spread for cucumber and other veggies.
    • Sweet Cream Cheese Spread : Combine cream cheese with honey. Use this spread for fruit sandwiches.
    • Veggies: Cucumber, tomatoes, sweet peppers, avocado, pickle and carrots are best
    • Fruits or Berries: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, grapes, oranges, Mangoes, peaches. Frozen fruits also work well.
    • Optional Garnishes: Optional but I like sprinkling ground black pepper and fresh or dried herbs like dill, chives, basil or parsley. It accentuates the flavors.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to Make

    Process step one showing crust less bread and cream cheese spread.
    Process step two. All the bread slices are covered with sweet or savory cream cheese spread.

    Cut the edges of Bread. Arrange a few bread slices on a cutting board and  apply sweet and savory cream cheese spread.

    Process step three where cut up veggies and fruits are arranged on the sliced crustless bread.
    Process step four where afternoon tea sandwiches are assembled.

    Cut your favorite vegetables thinly and arrange on half of the slices. Cover these sandwiches with remaining half slices. Cut each sandwich in three equal pieces. They should be roughly two finger thick in slice and in rectangles.

    Hint: Cut the veggies prior and sprinkle salt over veggies like cucumber so that excess moisture can be removed. If you are not sure about cutting sandwiches in smaller pieces, cut the bread in the desired size prior and then make sandwiches.

    Substitutions

    Make these light, delicious, miniature tea sandwiches the way they do at the Ritz. The recipe inspiration for the Sweet and savory combination comes from our Domestic Diva Martha Stewart.

    • Vegan - You can make Vegan tea sandwiches by using plant based cream cheese and maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
    • Gluten Free - use certified gluten-free bread instead of wheat or rye bread to make this gluten free tea sandwiches.
    • Filling - I am using mixed berries, cucumbers and oranges as sandwich fillers. You can use variety of different fruits of your choice.
    • Non Vegetarian and meat options : Thin layers of smoked salmon, ham , chicken salad, roast beef or egg salad are great non veg alternatives.

    Variety of Tea Sandwiches

    The classic English Cucumber Sandwiches are made with just bread, cucumber, cream cheese and salt. Use these variations to make them gourmet.

    • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes, horseradish, chili lime seasoning to add a hint of spice.
    • Creamy - instead of cream cheese you can use butter, tzatziki , mayonnaise, clotted cream, mascarpone, ricotta or whipped cream. You can also use shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese.
    • Boursin – Use cream cheese and season it with salt and spices. You can also use herbed butter. 
    • Kid friendly – Cut the bread in different shapes like bunny, star, heart and then make the sandwiches.
    • Deluxe - Use guacamole, hummus, Harissa, dijon mustard or tahini sauce. You can also experiment with pesto without pine nuts or Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce
    An assortment of English tea sandwiches.

    Storage

    These sandwiches taste their best when freshly made. Keep all the ingredients ready beforehand and then start assembling sandwiches just prior to serving.  You can prep the ingredients a day keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    To make sandwiches ahead of time, assemble them the night before and loosely cover them with wax paper or saran wrap, then wrap them in a damp paper towel and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    I do not recommend freezing these sandwiches.

    Tea party sandwiches made with cream cheese, cucumber and fruits served on party platter.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is a typical afternoon tea menu?

    A classic English Afternoon Tea service includes a cup of tea served with variety of crustless finger sandwiches scones, pastries and sweet cakes.

    How Many English Tea Sandwiches per Person?

    Plan for 3-4 sandwiches per person since you will be serving them along with other munchies. These rectangles sandwiches are two fingers thick size.

    Can you make tea sandwiches the night before?

    Yes. To make sandwiches ahead of time, assemble sandwiches the night before and loosely cover them with wax paper or saran wrap, then in a damp paper towel in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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    English tea sandwiches also called high tea sandwiches served for elegant tea party.

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    English tea sandwiches also called high tea sandwiches served for elegant tea party.

    English Tea Sandwiches

    Prajakta Sukhatme
    Use these delightful English tea sandwich ideas for a wonderful tea party or soirees. These easy-to-make tea sandwiches are perfect for any occasion.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine Fusion
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 220 kcal

    Equipment

    • Kitchen Knife
    • Cutting Board

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 Slices bread crust removed
    • 1 each cucumber and medium sweet pepper sliced into thin pieces
    • 1 cup fruit : Blueberries, strawberries, oranges thinly sliced

    For Savory Cream Cheese Filling

    • ½ cup cream cheese or Boursin
    • Salt, black pepper, dried herbs

    For Sweet Cream Cheese Spread

    • ½ cup cream cheese
    • 1 Tablespoon honey

    Optional Garnishes and Toppings

    • Red pepper, chili lime seasoning, fresh dill or parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Combine cream cheese with salt, pepper and herbs to make savory spread.
    • Combine cream cheese with honey to make sweet spread.
    • Cut the edges of the bread slices.
    • To Make Savory Sandwiches, spread the savory cream cheese mixture on top of the two bread slices. Arrange cucumber and bell pepper slices on top. Cover it with second bread slice with cream spread facing down.
    • To Make Sweet Sandwiches, spread the sweet honey cream cheese mixture on top of the two bread slices. Arrange sliced fruits on top of one slice. Cover it with second bread slice with cream spread facing down.
    • Cut each sandwich in three equal pieces. Serve and Enjoy!

    Notes

    Plan for 3-4 sandwiches per person since you will be serving them along with other munchies. Typically these sandwiches are two fingers thick in size.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1SandwichCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 14gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 251mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
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    English high tea finger food sandwiches.

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