Heart shaped tea sandwich board (Print View)
Charming heart-shaped tea sandwiches with three classic fillings, beautifully arranged on a serving board with fresh garnishes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bread
01 - 12 slices soft white sandwich bread
02 - 12 slices soft whole wheat or rye bread
→ Cream Cheese & Cucumber Filling
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
→ Egg Salad Filling
08 - 3 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
09 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
12 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Smoked Salmon & Herbed Butter Filling
13 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
15 - 3.5 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
16 - 1 tsp lemon juice
17 - Black pepper to taste
→ Garnishes & Extras
18 - 1 small bunch fresh radishes, thinly sliced
19 - 1 small bunch microgreens
20 - Edible flowers (optional)
21 - Lemon wedges
# How to Make:
01 - In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated. Set aside until ready to assemble.
02 - Place the hard-boiled eggs in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork to desired consistency. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and finely chopped parsley. Add lemon juice and season with black pepper. Mix until smooth and thoroughly blended. Set aside at room temperature for easy spreading.
04 - Lay out all bread slices on a clean work surface. Press a large heart-shaped cookie cutter firmly into each slice to cut out as many heart shapes as possible from each piece. Reserve scraps for another use or discard.
05 - Spread the cream cheese mixture generously onto half of the white bread hearts. Layer thin cucumber slices over the cream cheese, then top with remaining white bread hearts to create sandwiches.
06 - Spread the prepared egg salad filling onto half of the whole wheat bread hearts. Place another whole wheat heart on top of each to complete the sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere.
07 - Spread the herbed butter mixture onto the remaining bread hearts. Layer smoked salmon pieces over the buttered surface and top with another bread heart to finish the sandwiches.
08 - Place all assembled heart-shaped sandwiches on a large serving board or platter. Alternate the different varieties in an appealing pattern for visual interest and easy identification.
09 - Scatter thinly sliced radishes, microgreens, and edible flowers around and between the sandwiches. Add lemon wedges as decorative accents. Serve immediately or cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These dainty sandwiches turn any gathering into an occasion worth remembering
- The three filling options mean everyone finds something they adore
- They come together faster than you would expect but look like you fussed
02 -
- The bread will dry out if you assemble these more than 2 hours before serving time
- Heart-shaped cutters vary in size, so buy an extra loaf just in case yours cuts larger than expected
- Room temperature fillings spread so much better than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
03 -
- Chill your assembled sandwiches for 15 minutes before serving to help them hold their shape
- Brush the very edges with softened butter to prevent the bread from drying out