Traditional English tea sandwiches are a great addition to any afternoon tea and are a sure hit for your tea party guests. These sandwiches allow for a lot of creativity, and these recipes will help you get started. Check out our favorite English tea sandwiches below!
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Cucumber tea sandwiches are an afternoon tea favorite. These sandwiches are simple to make and offer a cool refreshing flavor that matches your favorite tea with ease. Start by gathering these ingredients
- 1 loaf white bread
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 medium sized cucumber
- Fresh lemon or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- (Optional) Fresh chives chopped
Step 1 – Gather your ingredients.
Step 2 – Take 2 slices of bread and spread cream cheese evenly across the inside layer of this sandwich.
Step 3 - Cover one side with sliced cucumber.
Step 4 - Season with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chives.
Step 5 – Place bread together and cut the crust off the sandwich.
Step 6 – Cut your sandwich into bite sized pieces and serve.
Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches
Egg salad is a simple to make, versatile dish that goes great when made into an English tea sandwich. This sandwich pairs great with tea and gives your tea party a sophisticated feel. Start by gathering these ingredients.
- 1 loaf of white bread
- 2 large hardboiled eggs
- 1 Tbsp. of mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. of plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tsp. parsley chopped
- 1 Tsp. dill (dried or chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step 1 - Gather your ingredients.
Step 2 – Mash your eggs, mayo, yogurt, and mustard together.
Step 3 – Add dill, parsley, salt, and pepper to your mashed mixture.
Step 4 – Spread the mix onto 2 slices of bread.
Step 5 – Place bread together and cut the crust off the sandwich.
Step 6 – Cut your sandwich into bite sized pieces and serve.
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