Benedictine tea sandwiches are a classic afternoon tea treat that are sure to impress your guests. They are made with delicate, flaky pastry that is filled with a creamy, Benedictine-flavored custard. The sandwiches are then dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with chopped nuts or toffee bits. While classic benedictine tea sandwiches are time-consuming to make, this recipe uses a shortcut to make them in just a few minutes.
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BENEDICTINE TEA SANDWICHES
Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place cucumber on several layers of paper towels. Cover with additional layers of paper towels, and press to extract excess liquid.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with a mixer at medium speed until creamy. Add cucumber, mayonnaise, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper, stirring until combined.
- Cut bread into desired shapes. Top each with about 2 teaspoons cucumber spread. Garnish with cucumber slices and pepper, if desired.
BENEDICTINE TEA SANDWICHES
Yield: 12 tea sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl and using an electric mixer at high speed, beat together the cream cheese, mascarpone, mayonnaise, parsley, and garlic salt. Mix until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Using a 3-inch horseshoe-shaped cutter, cut bread. Spread about 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture onto each horseshoe-shaped slice. Top each with another piece of bread, and set aside. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly slice cucumber, being careful not to include seeds. Wrap one thin slice of cucumber around the center of each horseshoe-shaped sandwich. Serve immediately.
KENTUCKY BENEDICTINE SANDWICHES
The Bluegrass State has given us plenty of delicious dishes, and benedictine sandwiches are one of our favorites. These eight-ingredient tea sandwiches are a lovely addition to lunches, brunches, and teas. Kentucky Benedictines pair with anything and everything thanks to their flavor-a wonderful mix of fresh crunch and smooth creaminess. A base of white bread plays host to the Benedictine spread, which is a blend of cream cheese, chopped cucumber, green onions, a sprinkling of dill, mayo, and a healthy dose of salt and pepper. This is our best-ever tea sandwich recipe, partly because it's so easy, and partly because it's so delicious. Even if you're low on time, this recipe will leave you with a platter of bite-sized apps that you'll be proud to share with all your friends and family. They're a must-make for your next ladies' luncheon. Scale the recipe up or down depending on how many people you're feeding. It doubles-even triples!-just beautifully.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Time 15m
Yield Makes 8 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir together first 7 ingredients to create benedictine spread.
- Spread mixture on 24 slices of white bread and top with remining bread slices to create sandwiches.
- Trim away sandwich crusts and cut each sandwich into 4 triangles with a serrated knife to create tea sandwiches.
BENEDICTINE TEA SANDWICHES
Cool, light, refreshing taste treat for hot summer days. The combination of cucumber, cream cheese and dill is to die for! Adjust amount of onion to personal taste. I tasted this when the wife of an associate made them years ago. I muddled around until I came up with this recipe which is as close as I could get to the original. The recipe originated in Kentucky, I believe.
Provided by GrammaJeanne
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 36-40 finger sandwiches, 18-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place grated cucumber in colander and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat and let stand for 20 minutes. Drain and press out as much moisture as possible. Pat with paper towels to remove any remaining moisture.
- With paddle attachment on stand mixer, beat mayo, cream cheese, onion*, dill & garlic until creamy.
- Add drained cucumber and mix well. Salt to taste if needed.
- Spread mixture on white sandwich bread. Slice off crusts. Cut sandwiches into driangles or diamonds or seal with a sandwich press** if desired (see note below).
- *Walla Walla, Vidalia, or Mayan onions work best - must be sweet onions so they don't overpower the delicate balance of the other ingredients.
- **If using a sandwich press, cut bread first, place filling in, then press to seal (this keeps the edges clean so they will seal better).
- If not serving immediately, refrigerate, covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 645.8, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 3.4
BORAGE, BENEDICTINE AND BACON SANDWICHES
Provided by Damaris Phillips
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 tea sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Working in batches if necessary, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- While the bacon is cooking, grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Wrap the grated cucumber in cheesecloth and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the cucumber and red onion and mix until combined, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- To assemble the sandwiches, divide the cream cheese mixture evenly between 4 slices of bread. Break the strips of bacon in half and top each sandwich with 4 halves. Sprinkle the borage petals over the top, then cover with the remaining four slices of bread and press down firmly. Cut away the crusts. Slice the sandwiches diagonally in half and then diagonally again, to make triangles. Serve.
BENEDICTINE SANDWICHES
Provided by Catherine McCord
Categories Sandwich Onion Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Cream Cheese Cucumber Weelicious Small Plates
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Cut cucumber in half and remove the seeds with a spoon.
- 2. Place the cucumber and onion in a food processor and puree.
- 3. Place the puree in a stainer to drain off excess liquid.
- 4. Place the cucumber mixture back in the food processor with the cream cheese and salt and puree until combined.
- 5. Spread onto bread to make sandwiches.
- 6. Serve.
BENEDICTINE SANDWICHES
Perfect finger sandwiches - the first ones to go at any "tea" or luncheon. From Paula Deen I just tweak the Tabasco a bit...
Provided by LorenLou
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 18-22 finger sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel the cucumber, and remove the seeds.
- Place in a food processor and pulse about 5-6 times until minced. (I use my Pampered Chef handy chopper, chopping a few pieces at a time - about 15 chops).
- Transfer cucumber to a small mixing bowl.
- Chop onion in chopper or food processor, until finely minced. Add to cucumber.
- Add cream cheese, salt, food coloring and Tabasco, combining well.
- With a biscuit cutter, cut rounds out of bread slices.
- Spread a small amount of mayonnaise on bread rounds. Top with cucumber mixture, spreading to edges. Top with additional bread round.
- Garnish with parsley or other herbs as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 13.9, Sodium 102.6, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1.1
BEST BENEDICTINE SPREAD
This Louisville staple is an easy and refreshing cucumber spread or dip and can be served with almost anything you could imagine. Dipping club crackers or pita and French bread toast points are favorites, but carrot sticks and pretzels are great too. We use it for cucumber sandwiches, spread it onto our BLTs, and use it as a sauce on poached salmon. You can serve it immediately or refrigerate it to firm up and let the flavors meld.
Provided by Heather
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Process cucumber chunks in a food processor until finely chopped. Put chopped cucumber and white onion in a piece of cheesecloth and twist to squeeze into a bowl as much liquid as possible from the vegetables, reserving the liquid.
- Assure the food processor bowl is dry before returning cucumber and onion mixture to the food processor. Add cream cheese, dill, hot pepper sauce, green food coloring, and cayenne pepper. Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor bowl a few times to make sure everything is integrated. If too thick, add reserved liquid a teaspoon at a time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 67.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh herbs, real butter, and good-quality cheese will make a big difference. - Chill the dough before rolling and cutting it out. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. - Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly. - Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly. - If you don't have time to make the frosting, you can use a store-bought frosting instead. - Decorate the cookies with your favorite sprinkles, chopped nuts, or other toppings. - Experiment with different flavor combinations. You can add spices, extracts, or other ingredients to the dough or frosting to create unique and delicious cookies.Conclusion:
Benedictine tea sandwiches are a classic treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your Benedictine tea sandwiches are always a hit. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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