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
Cutting the Bread
Using a sharp knife, trim the crusts off the slices of white, whole wheat, and rye bread.
Slicing Bread for Sandwiches
Cut each slice into quarters or desired shapes for tea sandwiches.
Making Savory Fillings
Cream Cheese Spread
In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese until smooth and spreadable. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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.
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.
Egg Salad Sandwiches
Mix egg salad together with seasonings. Spread generously on rye bread and top with another slice. Cut into desired shapes.
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
Butter and Jam Sandwiches
Spread butter on one quarter of bread and top with jam. Close with another quarter and cut into shapes.
Strawberry Sandwiches
Spread whipped cream on one quarter of bread and layer sliced strawberries. Close with another quarter and cut into shapes.
Honey Drizzle
Drizzle honey over the top of your sweet sandwiches for added sweetness.
Preparing Canapes
Assembling Canapes
Bake mini puff pastry shells according to package instructions until golden brown.
Filling Canapes
Once cooled, fill each pastry shell with a dollop of goat cheese, a spoonful of fig jam, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
Garnishing
Top each canape with microgreens for a fresh touch.
Presentation
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.
Final Touches
Garnish with fresh herbs or edible flowers for a beautiful presentation. Serve with a selection of teas.