Tomato Cheese Basil Tea Sandwiches
Elevate your next tea party or light lunch with these delightful Tomato Cheese Basil Tea Sandwiches—a perfect combination of creamy, zesty, and herbal flavors. Featuring layers of softened cream cheese seasoned with salt and cracked black pepper, fresh basil leaves, and juicy thinly sliced tomatoes, these dainty sandwiches are as elegant as they are easy to make. The buttered bread prevents sogginess, ensuring each bite remains perfectly crisp and satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes and sized into cute squares or triangles, these sandwiches are ideal for entertaining or as a refreshing snack. Enjoy vibrant, garden-fresh flavors with every bite of these irresistible tomato basil tea sandwiches!
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Ingredients
- 8 slices White or whole grain sandwich bread
- 120 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 16 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 medium Tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
- 30 grams Butter, softened
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the bread. Using a serrated knife, trim off the crusts from all 8 slices of bread to create clean, even edges.
Step 2
Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. This helps keep the bread from getting soggy.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the salt and black pepper until well combined.
Step 4
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on the unbuttered side of 4 slices of bread.
Step 5
On top of the cream cheese layer, place an even layer of fresh basil leaves, ensuring that each sandwich will get 4 basil leaves.
Step 6
Add thinly sliced tomatoes in an even layer on top of the basil leaves. Use about 1/2 of a medium tomato per sandwich, overlapping the slices slightly if needed.
Step 7
Place the remaining slices of bread, buttered side down, to close the sandwiches.
Step 8
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each sandwich into 4 small squares or triangles, depending on your preference.
Step 9
Arrange the tea sandwiches on a serving platter and optionally garnish with a small basil leaf on top of each triangle or square for presentation.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (755.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1650.7 |
| Total Fat 78.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 43.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 198.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4794.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 193.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.7g | |
| Protein 42.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 569.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1155.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories