Gingered Cream Cheese Sandwiches
Elevate your sandwich game with these irresistibly flavorful Gingered Cream Cheese Sandwiches—a quick and elegant recipe perfect for tea time, light lunches, or party platters. This delightful combination features a creamy, tangy spread made with fresh ginger, honey, and chopped cilantro, blended seamlessly into smooth cream cheese for a unique, zesty twist. Balanced with a touch of salt and black pepper, the mixture is slathered onto hearty whole-grain bread and finished with a buttery outer layer for a touch of richness. Ready in just 15 minutes, these no-cook sandwiches can be trimmed into dainty shapes, making them ideal for entertaining. Whether served as is or paired with a cup of tea, they’re sure to impress with their vibrant flavor and sophisticated presentation.
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Ingredients
- 227 grams Cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (ground)
- 8 slices Whole-grain sandwich bread
- 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, grated fresh ginger, honey, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Step 2
Lay out the slices of whole-grain sandwich bread on a clean surface. Lightly butter one side of each slice using the softened butter.
Step 3
Spread a generous layer of the gingered cream cheese mixture on the unbuttered side of 4 slices of bread. Use a butter knife or a small spatula for an even application.
Step 4
Top the cream cheese-covered slices with the remaining 4 slices of bread, buttered side facing out, to form sandwiches.
Step 5
Trim the crusts (optional) for a more refined presentation, especially if serving as tea sandwiches.
Step 6
Cut each sandwich into halves or quarters, depending on preference, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (630.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1950.2 |
| Total Fat 113.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 62.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 291.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2826.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 191.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 49.9g | |
| Protein 54.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18IU | 0% |
| Calcium 632.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 898.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories