Victorian Watercress Tea Sandwiches for High Tea and Picnics
Elevate your next high tea or picnic with these charming Victorian Watercress Tea Sandwiches, a timeless nod to elegance and simplicity. Perfectly balanced with the peppery crunch of fresh watercress and the zesty richness of lemon-infused butter, these sandwiches are a delightful treat that pairs beautifully with any tea selection. Crafted with soft white sandwich bread and trimmed into dainty shapes, they’re as visually pleasing as they are delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, these easy-to-make tea sandwiches are ideal for impressing guests at refined gatherings or savoring a touch of sophistication during a casual outdoor picnic.
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Ingredients
- 8 slices White sandwich bread
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 cup Fresh watercress, trimmed
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Trim the crusts off all the bread slices and set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter with the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 3
Spread a thin, even layer of the flavored butter on one side of each slice of bread.
Step 4
Lay fresh watercress evenly over the buttered side of 4 of the bread slices.
Step 5
Top each watercress-covered slice with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side down, to make sandwiches.
Step 6
Gently press the sandwiches together and use a sharp knife to cut each sandwich into 4 equal rectangles or triangles, as desired.
Step 7
Serve immediately, or store the sandwiches in an airtight container with a damp paper towel to keep them fresh for up to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (355.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1058.5 |
| Total Fat 54.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 124mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1826.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 121.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.4g | |
| Protein 18.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 336.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 488.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories