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Perfect Mothers Day High Tea Finger Sandwiches

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These finger sandwiches are quick, easy, and perfect for Mother’s Day or afternoon tea, featuring classic fillings like cucumber dill, egg salad, and smoked salmon.

Ingredients

  • White sandwich bread, crusts removed (King’s Hawaiian recommended)
  • Whole wheat or rye bread (optional)
  • English cucumber, thinly sliced (seedless if possible)
  • Plain cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia brand recommended)
  • Fresh dill, finely chopped
  • Fresh lemon juice, a squeeze
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • Mayonnaise (Hellmann’s preferred)
  • Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon
  • Chives, chopped
  • Smoked salmon slices
  • Capers, rinsed
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh lemon zest (optional)
  • Butter, softened (optional for spreading)
  • Fresh herbs like parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Remove crusts from sandwich bread and gently flatten slices with a rolling pin to make them easier to roll or layer (about 3 minutes).
  2. Make the cucumber dill filling: soften cream cheese by stirring until smooth, add chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Slice cucumber thinly and pat dry with paper towels. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly on bread slices, then layer cucumber slices on top (two thin layers recommended).
  3. Prepare the egg salad filling: chop hard-boiled eggs finely. Mix with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chives, salt, and pepper until creamy but still chunky. Spread this mixture on bread slices.
  4. Assemble smoked salmon sandwiches: spread softened cream cheese on bread, layer smoked salmon slices, add capers, sprinkle black pepper, and add lemon zest if desired.
  5. Stack sandwiches gently and cut into finger-sized rectangles or triangles using a sharp serrated knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean edges.
  6. Arrange sandwiches on a platter and garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

Pat cucumber slices dry to prevent sogginess. Use softened but not melted cream cheese for best texture. Spread a thin layer of butter on bread before wet fillings to create a moisture barrier. Keep fillings chilled until assembly. For a different presentation, roll sandwiches into pinwheels. Prepare fillings ahead and assemble just before serving. Avoid freezing sandwiches as texture and freshness degrade.

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