Description

These Delicious Strawberry Tea Sandwiches are a perfect light and refreshing treat for summer parties or afternoon teas. Featuring soft white bread spread with strawberry cream cheese and layered with fresh, thinly sliced strawberries, these heart-shaped sandwiches are both visually appealing and delightful in flavor. Optional fresh mint leaves add a lovely herbal note to enhance the taste and presentation.

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; can substitute with blueberries or raspberries)
1 medium Peach (thinly sliced, optional for a different flavor)
1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (for added flavor and decoration)

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Instructions

Prepare the Bread: Lay out the slices of fresh white bread on a clean surface. If desired, substitute with whole grain or gluten-free bread for dietary preferences.
Spread the Cream Cheese: Using a butter knife, spread a generous layer of softened strawberry cream cheese evenly on one side of each bread slice. This layer provides the sweet and creamy base for the filling.
Cut Heart Shapes: Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, carefully cut out two heart shapes from each slice of bread. This creates charming, party-ready shapes and ensures uniform sandwich sizes.
Arrange the Strawberries: Thinly slice fresh strawberries and, if using, peaches. Place the thin strawberry slices neatly atop the cream cheese on half of the cut-out bread hearts. Adding peach slices is optional and adds a sweet, summery twist.
Assemble the Sandwiches: Take the remaining heart-shaped bread pieces and gently place them on top of the strawberry-covered halves, forming closed-face sandwiches with the cream cheese and fruit filling inside.
Serve and Garnish: Serve the tea sandwiches immediately for the best freshness and texture. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves to enhance flavor and presentation.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
For gluten-free or whole grain preferences, substitute bread accordingly without altering other ingredients.
Softening the cream cheese ahead of time ensures easy spreading and prevents tearing of the bread.
Serve immediately or within 1 hour of assembling to avoid bread sogginess.
Optional garnishes like mint leaves add a refreshing herbal note and visual appeal.