Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches
Rich flavors and delicate textures come together in this Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Tea Sandwich recipe, perfect for tea parties or afternoon snacks.
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
For the Sandwiches
- 8 slices white or whole wheat bread, preferably soft and fresh, with crusts removed Crusts removed for a traditional presentation.
- 4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon horseradish optional, for added zest
- 1 tablespoon capers optional, for garnish
- fresh black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by placing the softened cream cheese into a medium bowl. Add the fresh dill, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and horseradish if desired. Stir until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Carefully lay out the slices of fresh bread on your cutting board and trim off the crusts to create neat edges.
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on one slice of trimmed bread, then layer on a few slices of the smoked salmon.
- Top with a second slice of bread, pressing down gently to secure the filling. Repeat until all the bread is used.
- Cut each sandwich into small pieces, using classic shapes like triangles or rectangles.
- Optional: Sprinkle with capers and additional dill before serving.
- Arrange sandwiches beautifully on a platter. Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
To maintain freshness, wrap sandwiches tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. They can be frozen for later enjoyment.