My strawberry tea sandwiches are light, fresh, and perfect for any special occasion. Made with soft bread, a creamy strawberry filling, and sweet strawberries, they are a delicious bite. Simple to make but special enough for a brunch, bridal showers, baby showers, and more.
I love making these strawberry tea sandwiches when I need something that looks beautiful without a lot of work. These little sandwiches are great for entertaining and things like a Mother's day brunch, baby showers, or just a fun get together with my friends.
These finger sandwiches are made with a simple homemade whipped strawberry cream cheese. If you are short on time you can substitute with whipped strawberry cream cheese you can find at the store.
If you want to be the hit of your next party, this is one of those recipes that always is sure to impress.
Ingredients
You can make these strawberry tea sandwiches with just 4 ingredients.
- Strawberries: Try and use the freshest strawberries possible. You will be using the strawberries for the cream cheese mixture and layering.
- Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese is the base of the spread.
- Powdered sugar: Powdered sugar adds a little sweetness to the cream cheese mixture.
- White bread: This is the traditional bread used for tea sandwiches.
How to make strawberry tea sandwiches
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Step one: In a mixing bowl, cream together the powdered sugar and cream cheese until creamy.
Step two: Fold in the chopped strawberries.
Step three: Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of each piece of bread. you will need 8 pieces of bread.
Step four: Top half of the bread slices with sliced strawberries.
Step five: Top with the remaining slices of bread.
Step six: Use a serrated knife to remove the crust off the bread. Cut into finger sandwiches, squares, triangles, or use a cookie cutter to cut out a shape like a circle or heart.
Step seven: Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator.
Recipe tips
- Freeze the bread. I recommend laying the bread slices on a baking sheet and freezing them for about 15-20 minutes. This helps make it easier to spread the cream cheese and also helps to get a cleaner slice.
- Soften the cream cheese. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature. It makes the cream cheese smooth and it's easier to spread.
- Slice strawberries thin. Try slicing the strawberries thin to lay on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Easy to double the recipe. This recipe makes about 12 finger sandwiches so if you have a crowd, I would recommend doubling the recipe.
Variations
These strawberry sandwiches with cream cheese are simple and easy to customize.
- Spread: If you want to make this even easier, you can substitute the homemade strawberry cream cheese with premade whipped strawberry cream cheese from the grocery store.
- Herbs: Add fresh mint of fresh basil for a pop of green color and freshness.
- Bread: You can substitute white bread with sourdough or wheat bread.
- Marshmallow fluff: You can substitute the powdered sugar with half cup of marshmallow fluff mixed in with the cream cheese.
Storage
Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. Separate them with wax paper or parchment paper if necessary.
Make ahead: These can be made the night before but I find they are best made the day of serving.
Recipe FAQ's
No, fresh strawberries work best. Froze strawberries will release too much moisture.
No, you can leave the crust on. The traditional way of serving tea sandwiches is with the crust off.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Tea Sandwiches
Ingredients
Strawberry Cream Cheese
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Sandwiches
- 8 pieces white bread
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced thinly
Instructions
Strawberry Cream Cheese
- Place the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to cream together the cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
- Add the chopped strawberries. Stir until combined.
Sandwiches
- Spread the strawberry cream cheese on each slice of bread.
- Top half of the slices of bread with the sliced strawberries.
- Take the other slices of bread and place on top of the sliced strawberry bread to make a sandwich.
- Use a serrated knife to remove the crust off the bread. Cut into finger sandwiches, squares, triangles, or use a cookie cutter to cut out a shape like a circle or heart.
- Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Freeze the bread. I recommend laying the bread slices on a baking sheet and freezing them for about 15-20 minutes. This helps make it easier to spread the cream cheese and also helps to get a cleaner slice.
- Soften the cream cheese. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature. It makes the cream cheese smooth and it's easier to spread.
- Slice strawberries thin. Try slicing the strawberries thin to lay on top of the cream cheese mixture.
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