Heart Shaped Tea Sandwich Board (Printable)
Charming assortment of heart-shaped tea sandwiches with three classic fillings, beautifully arranged for elegant occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 12 slices soft white sandwich bread
02 - 12 slices soft whole wheat or rye bread
→ Cream Cheese & Cucumber Filling
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
→ Egg Salad Filling
08 - 3 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
09 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
12 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Smoked Salmon & Herbed Butter Filling
13 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
15 - 3.5 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
16 - 1 tsp lemon juice
17 - Black pepper to taste
→ Garnishes & Extras
18 - 1 small bunch fresh radishes, thinly sliced
19 - 1 small bunch microgreens
20 - Edible flowers (optional)
21 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Mix cream cheese, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth and evenly combined.
02 - Mash hard-boiled eggs in a bowl, then mix with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chives, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Combine softened butter with parsley and lemon juice; season with black pepper and mix thoroughly.
04 - Lay out all bread slices and use a large heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many hearts as possible from each slice.
05 - Spread cream cheese mixture on half the white bread hearts, top with cucumber slices, and cover with another bread heart.
06 - Spread egg salad on half the whole wheat bread hearts and top with another bread heart to complete.
07 - Spread herbed butter on remaining bread hearts, top with smoked salmon, and sandwich with another bread heart.
08 - Arrange finished sandwiches on a large serving board, alternating varieties for visual appeal.
09 - Garnish the board with radish slices, microgreens, edible flowers, and lemon wedges. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving, covered lightly with plastic wrap.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These tiny sandwiches transform any ordinary afternoon into something worth celebrating
- You can prepare everything ahead and assemble them just before guests arrive
- The variety of fillings means there's something perfect for every palate
02 -
- Work quickly once you start assembling—bread hearts can dry out faster than you expect
- Don't stack assembled sandwiches directly on top of each other or they'll stick together and tear when separated
- The egg salad can make bread soggy if assembled too far ahead, so save those for last or add a protective layer of butter first
03 -
- Chill your cookie cutter in the freezer for 10 minutes before cutting—the cold metal cuts cleaner edges through soft bread
- If your bread is slightly dry, lightly mist it with water before cutting to prevent cracking and crumbling
- Press down gently but firmly when assembling, just enough to make the sandwich hold together without squishing out the fillings