Are you wondering how to make delicious finger sandwiches for a brunch, bridal shower, tea, or book club meeting?
If you are looking for finger sandwiches that are a little different you have found them here. These calla lily sandwiches are a perfect little bite to add to your party menu. They are especially perfect for bridal shower teas.
Taste your filling to be sure it is yummy. All the flavor in the sandwiches comes from the filling. You need to be sure the filling is perfectly seasoned.
Use a lightly dampened paper towel to cover the sandwiches as you make them to keep the completed sandwiches from drying out while you assemble the rest.
Save time by using pre-cut carrot matchsticks. You'll find them in the produce section of your grocery store.
Set up an assembly line. Pre-cut the green onion stalks, cut four to six bread rounds at a time, and complete one step completely before moving on to the next step.
The scallions are meant to be eaten as part of the sandwich. You may want to omit additional onions in your filling.
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One look at these calla lily tea sandwiches and you might think they are
far too fussy for you to make for your special gathering.
Fear not! These calla lily tea sandwiches are adorable, tasty, and not too
fussy once you get your assembly technique down. Best of all, these calla lily
finger sandwiches make a beautiful presentation on your buffet table.
Calla Lily Finger Sandwiches
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If you are looking for finger sandwiches that are a little different you have found them here. These calla lily sandwiches are a perfect little bite to add to your party menu. They are especially perfect for bridal shower teas.
No bridal showers in your future? These sandwiches would also be fun to
serve at your next book club meeting or to your girlfriends who are stopping
by for a glass of wine after work. Below you'll see a picture of my calla lily sandwiches made for a bridal shower.
The Reasons You Will Love These Tea Sandwiches
Make them ahead of time. Make your fillings a day ahead to let the
flavors develop. You can also make the sandwiches a day
ahead.
You can use a variety of fillings. Search tea sandwiches online and you'll find many links to a variety of fillings. These sandwiches are best suited to a smooth, well-seasoned filling. Use a food processor for the best results. My favorites are the Boursin cheese and the smoked salmon fillings included below. Think about any savory spread you like for ideas about other fillings you may use.
You can use a variety of fillings. Search tea sandwiches online and you'll find many links to a variety of fillings. These sandwiches are best suited to a smooth, well-seasoned filling. Use a food processor for the best results. My favorites are the Boursin cheese and the smoked salmon fillings included below. Think about any savory spread you like for ideas about other fillings you may use.
They make a wow presentation. If you want a stand-out option on
your bridal shower menu choose these calla lily tea sandwiches. Imagine how
platters of these pretty sandwiches
will look.
They are delicious little finger sandwiches. You'll want to make a lot
of these tea sandwiches because your guests will love them!
Pro Tips for Successful Calla Lily Tea Sandwiches
Here are some tips that will ensure your success.
Don't buy a fancy loaf of bread for this recipe. Any white sandwich bread works perfectly.
Don't buy a fancy loaf of bread for this recipe. Any white sandwich bread works perfectly.
Taste your filling to be sure it is yummy. All the flavor in the sandwiches comes from the filling. You need to be sure the filling is perfectly seasoned.
Use a lightly dampened paper towel to cover the sandwiches as you make them to keep the completed sandwiches from drying out while you assemble the rest.
Save time by using pre-cut carrot matchsticks. You'll find them in the produce section of your grocery store.
Set up an assembly line. Pre-cut the green onion stalks, cut four to six bread rounds at a time, and complete one step completely before moving on to the next step.
The scallions are meant to be eaten as part of the sandwich. You may want to omit additional onions in your filling.
Yield: 48 sandwiches
Calla Lily Tea Sandwiches
Prep time: 60 MinTotal time: 1 Hour
Herb or salmon-filled finger sandwiches, shaped like calla lilies are perfect for a bridal shower or book club gathering.
Ingredients
Boursin Cheese Filling
Smoked Salmon Filling
Instructions
To Make the Calla Lily Sandwiches
- With a 2-1/2" round biscuit cutter, cut 48 bread circles from the loaves of white bread.
- Using a rolling pin, flatten each bread circle.
- Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Stick a carrot matchstick into the top of a scallion and place it onto the base of the circle.
- Sprinkle paprika over the filling for garnish.
- Pinch the sides of the circle together at the base of the circle to form the calla lily flower.
- Cover the sandwiches with a lightly dampened paper towel to keep them from drying out while you are assembling the sandwiches. Remove the paper towel and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate until serving.
To Make the Fillings
- Choose the filling.
- Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse to process until very smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Clean the food processor before starting a different flavor filling.
Nutrional information is approximate.
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