We love everything related to tea here at Brit HQ, from tea pots to tea recipes to tea sandwiches! Whether you're looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon or you want to upgrade your brown bag lunch, we've got five tasty recipes that are a step above your plain PB&J. Bonus: you can make each one in under 5 minutes, and you can use cookie cutters to cut them into fun shapes for the kiddos (or for yourself!). Here are five quick and easy takes on the ultimate finger food.
Watercress + Herbed Butter Tea Sandwich Recipe
Watercress gives this simple sandwich a peppery bite. You can make your own herbed butter with your go-to seasoning, or buy it already prepared at a specialty store.
Ingredients:
– watercress
– herbed butter
– sliced white bread
Instructions:
1. Spread herbed butter on each slice of bread. Place a handful of watercress on one of the slices. Top with remaining bread slice.
2. Trim the crusts. Cut into triangles.
Manchego + Quince Paste Sandwich Recipe
If you haven’t tried quince paste before (a sweet spread also known as Membrillo), this sandwich is the perfect place to start.
Ingredients:
– manchego cheese
– quince paste
– sliced seed bread
Instructions:
1. Spread quince paste on each slice of bread. Fill with several slices of cheese.
2. Trim the crusts. Cut into rectangles and serve.
Roast Beef + Horseradish Tea Sandwich
This recipe combo is less adventurous, making it perfect for picky eaters. If you're not a fan of plain horseradish, try adding some horseradish cheddar instead.
Ingredients:
– sliced roast beef
– horseradish
– sliced wheat bread
Instructions:
1. Spread horseradish on each slice of bread. Fill with several slices of roast beef.
2. Trim the crusts. Cut into triangles.
Ham + Whole Grain Mustard Sandwich Recipe
This is another great recipe for lunchtime (or snack time). You can swap the whole grain mustard with dijon or regular mustard — the world is your oyster!
Ingredients:
– sliced ham
– whole grain mustard
– sliced rye bread
Instructions:
1. Spread mustard on each slice of bread. Fill with several slices of ham.
2. Trim the crusts, cut, and serve.
Blueberry + Lemon Tea Sandwich Recipe
Don’t forget about dessert! This lemon and blueberry sandwich is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
– blueberries
– lemon curd
– sliced brioche bread
Instructions:
1. Spread lemon curd on each slice of bread. Arrange blueberries on one of the slices. Top with remaining bread slice.
2. Trim the crusts. Cut into squares.
Don’t these look delicious? They’re perfect for lunch on-the-go or for finger food at your next party.
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