Heart Shaped Tea Sandwich Board (Print)
Elegant assortment of heart-shaped tea sandwiches with three classic fillings, beautifully arranged for afternoon tea or special celebrations.
# Ingredient List:
→ Breads
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 Steps:
01 - Mix cream cheese, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Mash hard-boiled eggs in a bowl, then mix with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chives, salt, and pepper until uniform consistency.
03 - Combine softened butter with parsley and lemon juice; season with black pepper and mix thoroughly.
04 - Lay out all bread slices and cut as many heart shapes as possible from each slice using a large heart-shaped cookie cutter.
05 - Spread cream cheese mixture on half the white bread hearts, layer cucumber slices on top, and cover with another bread heart.
06 - Spread egg salad filling on half the whole wheat hearts and top with another bread heart.
07 - Spread herbed butter on remaining bread hearts, layer smoked salmon on top, and sandwich with another heart.
08 - Place finished sandwiches on a large serving board, alternating varieties for visual appeal.
09 - Decorate the board with radish slices, microgreens, edible flowers, and lemon wedges. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of textures and flavors feels sophisticated but comes together in under an hour
- These miniature sandwiches make everyone feel special, from children to grandparents
- You can prepare everything ahead and assemble last minute for effortless hosting
02 -
- Bread hearts become stale quickly, so assemble these no more than two hours before serving and cover loosely with plastic wrap.
- A serrated knife helps trim any uneven edges after cutting if you want perfectly uniform hearts.
- Room temperature fillings spread more easily and won't cause the delicate bread to tear or become misshapen.
03 -
- Chill your cutting board for 15 minutes before arranging; the cold surface helps keep the sandwiches fresh longer.
- Use tweezers or small tongs to place microgreens and edible flowers for precise, delicate placement that won't crush your creations.