Tea sandwiches can turn any gathering into a sophisticated affair!
Whether you’re hosting a formal tea party or just want to add a touch of elegance to brunch, these 25 delightful recipes will impress. Get ready to explore some tasty tiny sandwiches!
1. Curried Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches
Looking to take your chicken salad sandwiches up a level? Curried chicken salad is here to answer the call.
With chicken and mayo, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, scallions, curry powder, and half a Fuji apple are added to the mix.
Prepare to spread the sweet and savory mixture over wheat bread, and you’ll have a fantastic sandwich on your hands that you will crave all the time!
2. Deviled Egg Ribbon Sandwiches
If you love deviled eggs, get ready for a cheesy handheld version with these deviled egg ribbon sandwiches. Fresh chives also are used to secure them.
They’re as tasty as they sound!
3. Ham and Pimento Cheese Tea Sandwiches with Pickled Okra Garnish
If you already love pimento cheese sandwiches with your tea, why not improve on a classic with black forest ham and a pickled okra garnish?
The creamy tanginess of pimento cheese remains, however you get extra protein (and salt) with the ham as well as a bright flavor burst from the pickled okra.
4. Gouda and Tomato Tea Sandwiches
Gouda is always popular, but it’s even better when paired with mozzarella, Italian baguettes, garlic, mayo, tomatoes, and parsley.
These sandwiches feature juicy tomatoes and are lovely to look at. They are also tasty, so everyone will love them.
5. Peanut Butter and Jelly Tea Sandwiches
Making a PB&J is something that everyone is familiar with; to create elegant PB&Js for teatime, a few things need to be approached differently.
Begin with circle cookie cutters and create layers of bread, peanut butter, bread, jelly, and bread.
Enjoy!
6. Carrot Tea Sandwiches with Garlic and Cheese
While I might not love carrot tea sandwiches as much as cucumber ones, they remain very appealing when garlic, tomatoes, and cheese are added.
Plus, these sandwiches are beautiful and will draw the eye of anyone who happens to stroll by.
7. Tomato Twiddle
If cheese and tomatoes are among your favorites, then tomato twiddle sandwiches are an excellent choice. With sharp cheddar, tomatoes, and white onion, these can be great for a variety of occasions.
To create a tangy spread, combine them in a food processor, then add it to your choice of bread.
8. Herbed Avocado Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches
Give your egg salad sandwiches a boost by incorporating celery, sour cream, chives, parsley, avocado, lemon juice, onion sprouts, and others. This gives them a richer, more distinct flavor.
Also, the sandwiches are heartier, so they’ll satiate you for longer.
9. Easy Ham & Cheese Tea Sandwiches
With these simple ham and cheese sandwiches, you can create elegant tea sandwiches by using small, circular shapes.
When cut this way, they become the perfect finger foods to eat with tea.
10. Sandwich Sushi Rolls
Despite their appearance, these aren’t sushi rolls.
You can make chicken avocado, ham and cheese, or tuna sushi rolls. Almost any sandwich can be turned into these faux-sushi rolls.
By rolling up your bread and making sure everything stays in place, they become convenient to eat, making them ideal for backyard teas.
11. Easy Ham & Cheese Tea Sandwiches
With these simple ham and cheese sandwiches, you can create elegant tea sandwiches by using small, circular shapes.
When cut this way, they become the perfect finger foods to eat with tea.
12. Radish and Herb Butter Tea Sandwiches
While radish and herbs might seem like a strange sandwich combination, they can be ideal if you are seeking summery freshness in your food.
Plus, preparation won’t take longer than 5–10 minutes.
13. Turkey Tarragon Tea Sandwiches
These turkey tarragon tea sandwiches are quick to make and require only a mixing bowl and spoon to prepare. You can make them with just roasted turkey, smoked almonds, olive oil mayonnaise, shallots, tarragon, black pepper, and bread.
Give them a try; you won’t be disappointed.
14. Mozzarella, Tomato, & Basil Tea Sandwiches
Try these tiny sandwiches for something fresh with an Italian twist.
Layer white bread with a thick mozzarella slice, then add another bread piece, a juicy tomato slice, a third bread piece, and a basil leaf. Skewer with a toothpick or cocktail skewer and serve.
15. Easy Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches
You can find various recipes for egg salad sandwiches, however you can’t beat this recipe. You only need mayonnaise, eggs, mustard, sea salt, parsley, and white bread.
It’s delicious, creamy, and a bit tangy.
16. Crab Salad Tea Sandwiches
Here’s another option with umami for the seafood lovers. This crab salad features crab meat, celery, onions, chili sauce, and more.
While it might not be as pretty as shrimp canapes, it is equally amazing.
17. Summer Afternoon Tea Sandwiches
This selection includes three sandwiches in one.
Whether you select the light watercress cucumber, creamy egg salad chutney, or apricot jam, cheese, and jalapenos, they are sure to be popular.
18. Butterfly Raspberry Fluff and Nutella Tea Sandwiches
If you want something sweeter, you can use any cookie cutter you like; the butterflies are very cute!
Beginning with fluffy white bread, a sweet, soft mixture of marshmallow fluff and raspberry preserves is added. After spreading Nutella over the opposite slices of bread, combine and add some raspberries for aesthetics.
19. Prosciutto, Apple and Brie Tea Sandwiches with Sage Butter
These quick sandwiches bring together prosciutto, brie, radishes, sage butter, arugula, and apples. You can use any bread you like, and pile high all of these ingredients (or others if you wish).
The resulting summer sandwich has a fresh, herby, somewhat sweet flavor and is unlike anything you’ve ever tasted.
20. Easy Smoked Salmon Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
If you are a fan of cucumber sandwiches and want some protein, smoked salmon is an ideal addition.
The light freshness remains with a richer, earthier flavor.
21. BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) Tea Sandwiches
Like the ham and cheese sandwiches mentioned earlier, these are typical BLTs with bread, mayo, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes.
The circular cut creates a more formal air that makes it ideal for teatime.
22. Tuna Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Tuna is another pairing that can be a tasty addition to the cucumber sandwich.
All three cucumber combinations are terrific; it’s simply a matter of personal preference.
23. Cucumber Sandwiches
I first ate cucumber sandwiches as a sixth grader during an assignment to “teach the class” about my favorite book. I wanted to teach my peers about Alice in Wonderland, and I did it with a tea party. My mom and I looked all over the internet for recipes and decided to make cucumber sandwiches.
I can’t remember if they were a hit or not, but I adored them and still do to this day. They’re light, fresh, and cool.
24. Triples
This refreshing sandwich features eggs, bell peppers, mayo, onions, salt, avocados, plum tomatoes, vinegar, and bread. It’s full of flavor that’ll remain on your tongue for hours.
The addition of a skewered olive on top offers extra salty goodness.