These delicate sandwiches are as open to imagination and improvisation as a Tea party. The veggies need to sliced very thin (preferably in a Mandolin) so that picky princesses don't bite into something that's just chopped up and goes against their delicate sensibilities. The bread has to be of your Princess's choice: white/ brown or multi-grain. I used warm English Muffins for the sweet sandwiches and Multigrain bread for the Savory Sandwiches.
This recipe serves about 3-4 princesses for snack time.
Ingredients:-
Savory Mix:-
4 oz Cream Cheese softened in room temperature
2 tbsp of finely chopped chives
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp light sour cream
Thinly sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and chopped lettuce
Sweet Mix:-
4 oz Cream Cheese softened in room temperature
2 tbsp honey
4-5 strawberries- sliced
For Sandwiches:-
1 loaf of Sliced Bread
Preparation:-I have seen people mix large batches of cream cheese in big stand mixers and also using Hand Mixers. But the words to be noted are "large batches." I use a single paddle of an electric hand mixer, since I am using just a measly 4 oz of cream cheese at a time. Or use a whisk or fork if you please!
Mix together the savory mix ingredients except the sliced veggies, together until everything is well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the honey and cream cheese, and keep it aside.
Take a slice of bread, spread the savory mix or the sweet mix generously and layer with a few slices of the cucumber and tomatoes (savory) or strawberry (sweet). Top with another slice. Press down lightly.
Trim the edges. Cut diagonally to form 2 or 4 triangles that will fit the Tea Sets.
Arrange in a platter, and clap for the royal server (mostly you will have to multitask!) and ask for the delicacies to be taken to the Tea Room for the Princess.
This recipe serves about 3-4 princesses for snack time.
Ingredients:-
Savory Mix:-
4 oz Cream Cheese softened in room temperature
2 tbsp of finely chopped chives
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp light sour cream
Thinly sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and chopped lettuce
Sweet Mix:-
4 oz Cream Cheese softened in room temperature
2 tbsp honey
4-5 strawberries- sliced
For Sandwiches:-
1 loaf of Sliced Bread
Preparation:-I have seen people mix large batches of cream cheese in big stand mixers and also using Hand Mixers. But the words to be noted are "large batches." I use a single paddle of an electric hand mixer, since I am using just a measly 4 oz of cream cheese at a time. Or use a whisk or fork if you please!
Mix together the savory mix ingredients except the sliced veggies, together until everything is well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the honey and cream cheese, and keep it aside.
Take a slice of bread, spread the savory mix or the sweet mix generously and layer with a few slices of the cucumber and tomatoes (savory) or strawberry (sweet). Top with another slice. Press down lightly.
Trim the edges. Cut diagonally to form 2 or 4 triangles that will fit the Tea Sets.
Arrange in a platter, and clap for the royal server (mostly you will have to multitask!) and ask for the delicacies to be taken to the Tea Room for the Princess.
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