The Whitney Tea Tower Recipe
3 tiers of a variety of tea sandwiches & canapes
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Ingredients
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Bread for Sandwiches
Savory Fillings
Sweet Fillings
Canapes
Method
Preparation of Bread
- 1
Cutting the Bread
Using a sharp knife, trim the crusts off the slices of white, whole wheat, and rye bread.
- 2
Slicing Bread for Sandwiches
Cut each slice into quarters or desired shapes for tea sandwiches.
Making Savory Fillings
- 3
Cream Cheese Spread
In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese until smooth and spreadable. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Cucumber Sandwiches
Spread cream cheese on 1 quarter of white bread. Thinly slice the cucumber and layer on top. Top with another quarter of bread.
- 5
Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
Spread cream cheese on whole wheat bread, add slices of smoked salmon, and garnish with fresh dill. Close with another slice of bread and cut into quarters.
- 6
Egg Salad Sandwiches
Mix egg salad together with seasonings. Spread generously on rye bread and top with another slice. Cut into desired shapes.
- 7
Hummus and Roasted Peppers
Spread hummus on white bread and layer roasted red peppers on top. Close with another slice and cut into quarters.
Making Sweet Fillings
- 8
Butter and Jam Sandwiches
Spread butter on one quarter of bread and top with jam. Close with another quarter and cut into shapes.
- 9
Strawberry Sandwiches
Spread whipped cream on one quarter of bread and layer sliced strawberries. Close with another quarter and cut into shapes.
- 10
Honey Drizzle
Drizzle honey over the top of your sweet sandwiches for added sweetness.
Preparing Canapes
- 11
Assembling Canapes
Bake mini puff pastry shells according to package instructions until golden brown.
- 12
Filling Canapes
Once cooled, fill each pastry shell with a dollop of goat cheese, a spoonful of fig jam, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
- 13
Garnishing
Top each canape with microgreens for a fresh touch.
Presentation
- 14
Layering the Tea Tower
On a large serving platter or tiered stand, arrange the prepared sandwiches and canapes. Start with the largest sandwiches at the bottom and the smaller canapes on the top tier.
- 15
Final Touches
Garnish with fresh herbs or edible flowers for a beautiful presentation. Serve with a selection of teas.
