Heart Shaped Tea Sandwich Board (Printable)
Charming assortment of heart-shaped tea sandwiches with three classic fillings, beautifully arranged on a serving board for elegant entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Mash the hard-boiled eggs in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped chives, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
03 - Mix softened butter with chopped parsley and lemon juice. Season with black pepper and blend until smooth.
04 - Place all bread slices on a clean surface. Press a large heart-shaped cookie cutter through each slice to cut out as many hearts as possible.
05 - Spread the cream cheese mixture onto half of the white bread hearts. Layer cucumber slices on top and cover with remaining bread hearts.
06 - Spread egg salad onto half of the whole wheat bread hearts. Top with remaining bread hearts to complete sandwiches.
07 - Spread herbed butter onto remaining bread hearts. Arrange smoked salmon slices on top and sandwich with matching bread hearts.
08 - Place all finished sandwiches on a large serving board or platter. Alternate the different varieties in an appealing pattern.
09 - Scatter radish slices, microgreens, and edible flowers around the sandwiches. Place lemon wedges along the edges for accent.
10 - Serve immediately for best results, or cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These dainty hearts make everyone feel like they are at a proper English tea party
- The three filling options mean theres something perfect for every guest
- They are deceptively simple but look incredibly impressive on the table
02 -
- Room temperature bread cuts much more cleanly than cold bread so plan accordingly
- Do not overfill these sandwiches or they will be impossible to bite into elegantly
- Cover the assembled board with barely damp paper towels then plastic wrap to prevent drying
03 -
- Freeze your bread for 20 minutes before cutting for the crispest heart shapes
- Keep a small bowl of water nearby to rinse your hands between different fillings