Description

These Delicious Strawberry Tea Sandwiches are a perfect light and refreshing treat for summer parties and afternoon teas. Made with soft white bread, creamy strawberry-flavored cream cheese, and fresh sliced strawberries, they offer a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors. Garnished with fresh mint leaves, these heart-shaped sandwiches are as beautiful as they are tasty, making them an ideal finger food for any gathering.

Ingredients

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Sandwich Ingredients

8 slices Fresh White Bread (Can substitute with whole grain or gluten-free options)
8 oz Strawberry Cream Cheese (Softened for easy spreading)
1 cup Fresh Strawberries (Thinly sliced; blueberries or raspberries can be used as alternatives)
1 medium Peach, Thinly Sliced (Optional for added flavor)
1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (For flavor and decoration)

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Instructions

Prepare Bread and Cream Cheese: Lay out the slices of fresh white bread on a clean surface and spread one side of each slice evenly with the softened strawberry cream cheese to ensure smooth coverage.
Cut Sandwich Shapes: Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, carefully cut out two hearts from each slice of bread to form the sandwich bases and tops.
Add Strawberry Slices: Thinly slice the fresh strawberries and, if using, the peach slices. Arrange the strawberry slices (and peach slices if desired) evenly over the cream cheese side of half of the hearts.
Assemble the Sandwiches: Place the remaining heart-shaped bread pieces on top of the strawberry-covered hearts, cream cheese side down, to create closed-faced sandwiches.
Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish the sandwiches with fresh mint leaves for a hint of refreshing flavor and decorative appeal. Serve immediately to maintain freshness and taste.

Notes

For a healthier version, substitute white bread with whole grain or gluten-free bread.
Softer cream cheese spreads more easily and results in a smoother sandwich assembly.
Heart-shaped cookie cutters add a charming touch but can be replaced with any preferred shape or simply cut into triangles.
Serve immediately to prevent bread from becoming soggy.
Peach slices are optional and add a nice complementary flavor alongside strawberries.