Heart Shaped Tea Sandwich Board (Print Page)
Charming heart-shaped tea sandwich board featuring three classic fillings, beautifully arranged for special occasions and afternoon tea service.
# What You Need:
→ 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
18 - 1 small bunch fresh radishes, thinly sliced
19 - 1 small bunch microgreens
20 - Edible flowers (optional)
21 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - In a bowl, mix cream cheese, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth and fully incorporated. Set aside at room temperature for easy spreading.
02 - Mash hard-boiled eggs in a bowl with a fork until crumbly but not completely smooth. Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chives, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Combine softened butter with parsley and lemon juice in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until herbs are evenly distributed. Season generously with black pepper.
04 - Lay out all bread slices on a clean work surface. Press a large heart-shaped cookie cutter firmly into each slice to cut out as many heart shapes as possible. Reserve scraps for another use or discard.
05 - Spread cream cheese mixture evenly on half of the white bread hearts. Arrange thin cucumber slices over the cheese, then top with remaining white bread hearts to create sandwiches.
06 - Spread egg salad generously on half of the whole wheat bread hearts. Place remaining whole wheat hearts on top to form sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere.
07 - Spread herbed butter on remaining bread hearts (white or rye). Layer smoked salmon pieces over the butter, then sandwich with remaining bread hearts.
08 - Place finished sandwiches on a large serving board or platter, alternating varieties and arranging in an attractive pattern. Leave space between sandwiches for garnishes.
09 - Scatter radish slices, microgreens, and edible flowers around and between sandwiches. Place lemon wedges along the edges for a decorative touch and fresh accent.
10 - Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. Alternatively, cover board lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. Do not leave at room temperature longer than 2 hours.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These little hearts make everyone feel special without requiring any actual cooking
- You can prepare everything ahead and assemble them in under 40 minutes
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- Room temperature spreads will prevent your bread from tearing and give you cleaner edges
- These are best served within two hours or the bread starts to lose that perfect soft texture
03 -
- Chill your finished board for 15 minutes before serving to help everything hold its shape
- Leftover sandwich hearts can be frozen in a single layer then transferred to freezer bags for up to a month