Heart Shaped Tea Sandwich Board (Printable)
Charming assortment of heart-shaped tea sandwiches with three classic fillings, beautifully arranged for special occasions and afternoon gatherings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bread
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 & Extras
18 - 1 small bunch fresh radishes, thinly sliced
19 - 1 small bunch microgreens
20 - Edible flowers (optional)
21 - Lemon wedges
# How to Make:
01 - Mix cream cheese with dill, salt, and pepper until smooth. Mash hard-boiled eggs and combine with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chives, salt, and pepper. Blend softened butter with parsley and lemon juice, then season with black pepper.
02 - Lay out all bread slices on a flat surface. Press a large heart-shaped cookie cutter firmly into each slice to cut out as many heart shapes as possible from the bread.
03 - Spread the cream cheese-dill mixture onto half of the white bread hearts. Layer thinly sliced cucumber on top, then cover with another white bread heart to complete the sandwich.
04 - Spread the egg salad mixture onto half of the whole wheat bread hearts. Place another whole wheat heart on top to create the sandwich.
05 - Spread the herbed butter mixture onto half of the remaining white or rye bread hearts. Top with thinly sliced smoked salmon, then sandwich with another bread heart.
06 - Place all completed sandwiches on a large serving board, alternating the different varieties to create visual appeal and color contrast.
07 - Scatter fresh radish slices, microgreens, edible flowers, and lemon wedges around the sandwiches to enhance the presentation.
08 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness, or cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The combination of three classic fillings means every guest finds something they love
- These little hearts look impressive but come together in under an hour
- You can prepare everything ahead and assemble just before serving
02 -
- The bread softens quickly, so assemble within two hours of serving or cover tightly with plastic wrap
- A metal cookie cutter cuts cleaner hearts than plastic ones, especially through multiple bread layers
- Room temperature fillings prevent the bread from tearing during assembly
03 -
- Stack your bread slices in pairs before cutting to ensure you get even numbers of hearts
- Chill the smoked salmon for 30 minutes before slicing for thinner, more delicate pieces