Delicate Tea Sandwiches

Light, elegant, and timeless, these crustless tea sandwiches feature refreshing cucumber cream cheese, savory chicken salad, and creamy egg salad, stacking beautifully on a tiered stand.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, British-Inspired

Keyword: cucumber tea sandwiches, finger sandwiches, party sandwiches, tea sandwiches

Prep Time: 20

Servings: finger sandwiches

Calories: 260kcal

Ingredients

For the Cucumber Cream Cheese Filling

4 slices soft white or brioche sandwich bread
4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
½ tsp lemon juice
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
1 pinch of fine sea salt & cracked black pepper

For the Classic Chicken Salad Filling

4 slices soft whole wheat or multigrain sandwich bread
1 cup cooked chicken breast, finely shredded or diced
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp celery, finely minced
1 tbsp dried cranberries or green grapes, chopped (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Creamy Egg Salad Filling

4 slices soft white sandwich bread
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely mashed
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp chives, finely chopped
½ tsp yellow or Dijon mustard
1 pinch of paprika, salt & black pepper to taste

Notes

Moisture Barrier: Always spread cream cheese on both inside slices of bread for the cucumber version to stop the bread from getting soggy.
Make Ahead: Assemble up to 4 hours early, cover with a damp paper towel, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap in the fridge.

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