Castle Feast Royal Tea Party (Printable Version)

An elegant selection of bite-sized sandwiches with classic flavors for refined gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cucumber Sandwiches

01 - 8 slices soft white bread, crusts removed
02 - 57 g unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - Pinch of salt
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Sandwiches

06 - 8 slices pumpernickel or whole wheat bread, crusts removed
07 - 57 g cream cheese, softened
08 - 100 g smoked salmon
09 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
10 - 1 tsp lemon juice

→ Egg & Watercress Sandwiches

11 - 8 slices soft whole grain bread, crusts removed
12 - 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
13 - 45 g mayonnaise
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
16 - 1 small bunch watercress, trimmed

# Steps:

01 - Spread softened butter evenly on each slice of white bread. Layer thin cucumber slices over 4 slices, season lightly with salt and pepper, then top with the remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich into 3 finger-sized pieces.
02 - Spread cream cheese onto each slice of pumpernickel or whole wheat bread. Layer smoked salmon over 4 slices, sprinkle with chopped dill and a drizzle of lemon juice. Top with remaining bread slices and cut each sandwich into 3 finger-sized pieces.
03 - Mash hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth yet textured. Spread the mixture over 4 slices of whole grain bread. Top with fresh watercress, add remaining bread slices, and cut each sandwich into 3 fingers.
04 - Arrange all sandwich fingers on a tiered serving platter or tray for an elegant display.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant bite-sized sandwiches for a regal tea
  • Variety of classic flavors to please all guests
02 -
  • For a gluten-free version use gluten-free bread.
  • Substitute smoked trout or turkey for salmon or omit for a vegetarian platter.
03 -
  • Use crustless soft bread for the best texture and appearance.
  • Chill sandwiches before cutting for cleaner edges.
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