Castle Feast Royal Tea Sandwiches (Printable Version)

An elegant selection of bite-sized sandwiches perfect for a refined afternoon gathering.

# The Ingredients 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 - 5 ml lemon juice

→ Egg & Watercress Sandwiches

11 - 8 slices soft whole grain bread, crusts removed
12 - 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
13 - 45 ml mayonnaise
14 - 5 ml Dijon mustard
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
16 - 1 small bunch watercress, trimmed

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Spread softened butter evenly over each slice of white bread. Layer cucumber slices on 4 slices, season lightly with salt and pepper, then cover with remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich into three finger-sized pieces.
02 - Spread cream cheese on each slice of pumpernickel or whole wheat bread. Arrange smoked salmon over 4 slices, sprinkle with chopped dill and lemon juice. Cover with remaining bread slices and cut each sandwich into three fingers.
03 - Mash hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth with some texture. Spread this mixture on 4 slices of whole grain bread. Top with watercress, add remaining bread slices, and cut each sandwich into three fingers.
04 - Arrange all sandwich fingers attractively on a tiered platter or serving tray for presentation.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Elegant bite-sized sandwiches ideal for entertaining
  • Classic flavors with refined presentation
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 a sharp knife to cut sandwiches neatly without squishing the filling
  • Prepare ingredients ahead to assemble quickly before serving
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