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Strawberry Cream Tea Party Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 0h 20m
  • Cook Time: 0h 0m
  • Total Time: 0h 20m
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches (8 halves or 16 quarters)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Strawberry Cream Tea Party Sandwiches are delicate and delightful treats perfect for afternoon tea or any elegant gathering. Featuring fresh macerated strawberries folded into fluffy vanilla whipped cream, and sandwiched between butter and cream cheese spread white bread slices, these sandwiches offer a perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and tangy flavors. They are easy to prepare, require no cooking, and can be served fresh or chilled for a refreshing taste.

Ingredients

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Strawberries and Cream

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Bread and Spread

  • 8 slices white bread
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberries: Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly under cold water, remove the green tops, and cut them into small pieces.
  2. Macerate Strawberries: Place the chopped strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle them with a tablespoon of sugar. Stir gently to combine and set the mixture aside to macerate for about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Whip Cream: While the strawberries are macerating, pour the heavy cream into a mixing bowl.
  4. Add Vanilla and Whip: Add the vanilla extract to the heavy cream and use a hand mixer or whisk to beat it until stiff peaks form.
  5. Chill Whipped Cream: Set the whipped cream aside in the refrigerator to keep it chilled.
  6. Make Butter-Cream Cheese Spread: In another bowl, combine the softened butter and softened cream cheese.
  7. Add Sweetness and Mix: Add the powdered sugar and lemon juice to the butter and cream cheese mixture, then mix well until smooth and fully incorporated.
  8. Spread Bread: Spread a thin layer of the butter and cream cheese mixture on each slice of white bread, covering it evenly.
  9. Combine Strawberries and Whipped Cream: Once the strawberry mixture has had time to macerate, gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberries, ensuring that the cream is evenly distributed and the strawberries are well coated.
  10. Assemble Sandwiches: Take four of the buttered bread slices and spoon the strawberry cream mixture onto each slice, spreading it out to cover the entire surface.
  11. Top and Close Sandwiches: Top each with another slice of bread, butter side down, to create sandwiches.
  12. Trim Crusts: Using a sharp knife, carefully trim the crusts off the edges of the sandwiches.
  13. Cut Sandwiches: Cut each sandwich into halves or quarters, depending on your preference, to make them more manageable for serving.
  14. Serve or Chill: Arrange the sandwiches neatly on a platter, and serve immediately or chill them in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving for a fresher taste.

Notes

  • Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Ensure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Chilling the whipped cream before whipping can help achieve stiffer peaks.
  • Sandwiches can be made up to 30 minutes in advance and refrigerated to keep fresh.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute bread with gluten-free slices.
  • Cutting off crusts gives sandwiches a delicate, tea-party feel and makes them easier to eat.

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