Welcome to the delectable world of egg and cress tea sandwiches! These dainty and flavorful treats are a classic for a reason, offering a delightful combination of creamy egg salad, peppery cress, and soft bread. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch option, a delightful afternoon tea treat, or a party appetizer that is sure to impress, these sandwiches are the perfect choice. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the most delicious egg and cress tea sandwiches. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of preparing the perfect egg salad and assembling the sandwiches with precision, we'll provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to create these culinary gems that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
WATERCRESS EGG SALAD TEA SANDWICHES
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Hard-boil the eggs , rinsing them in cold water when they are done.
- While still warm, peel and mash eggs with butter, using a potato masher or a fork.
- Stir mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and paprika into egg mixture.
- Spread egg salad onto 4 slices of the bread.
- Add watercress and parsley , if using.
- Top watercress with remaining 4 slices of bread.
- Remove crusts and slice sandwiches twice, diagonally, to make 4 tea sandwiches from each large sandwich.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 175 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 16 sandwiches (8 to 16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
EGG & WATERCRESS TEA SANDWICHES
Elegant and dainty, these tea sandwiches are flavoured with fresh chives and a little Dijon mustard.
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield Serves: 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mash together eggs, mayonnaise, chives, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
- Lightly spread slices of bread with butter; spread egg mixture evenly over half of the slices of bread. Top with watercress; cap with remaining bread slices.
- Cut crusts from sandwiches; cut sandwiches into quarters (triangles). Serve immediately.
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AFTERNOON TEA SANDWICHES
Keep the whole family happy this summer with a delicious spread of sandwiches, perfect for an afternoon tea or buffet
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Afternoon tea, Lunch, Snack, Starter
Time 20m
Yield Makes 44 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the goat's cheese, walnut & roasted pepper sandwiches, mix together 200g soft goat's cheese with 100g cream cheese. Spread most of the mixture over 5 slices white bread. Slice 2 roasted red peppers into strips, divide between the bread, then top each with another slice white bread. Trim the crusts, then cut each sandwich into 4 triangles. Whizz 25g walnuts until fine. Spread 1 edge of each sandwich with the remaining cheese mix, then dip into the chopped walnuts.
- For the lemony cucumber & prawn sandwiches, lightly spread 6 slices wholemeal bread with butter. Cover with a layer of thinly sliced cucumber, then use a 5-6cm round cutter to stamp out 12 circles. Mix together 4 tbsp mayonnaise with zest 1 lemon. Top each circle with 1 halved large cooked prawn and a dollop of the lemony mayonnaise.
- For the creamy egg & cress sandwiches, boil 4 eggs for 8 mins. Cool the eggs, peel, mash, then mix with 2 chopped spring onions and 2-3 tbsp crème fraîche. Season, then spread over 12 small rolls. Add a little cress, pop on the lids and serve.
EGG 'N' CRESS TEA SANDWICHES
These tea sandwiches look very festive when we cut them out with a holly leaf cookie cutter. We use both white and wheat bread to vary the color and flavor.-Linda Ault, Newberry, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 tea sandwiches.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the eggs, watercress, olives, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Spread butter over one side of each slice of bread., Spread egg mixture over butter side of four bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices. Top with remaining bread, buttered side down. Using a 3-in. holly-leaf-shaped cookie cutter, cut out two tea sandwiches from each sandwich.
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EGG AND WATERCRESS SANDWICHES
Provided by Victoria Granof
Categories Sandwich Egg Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Lunch Spring Watercress Cookie Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Mash the eggs with a fork until crumbly.
- 2. Stir in half the mayonnaise and the salt and pepper.
- 3. Spread the remaining mayonnaise on the bread.
- 4. Assemble 2 sandwiches, dividing the egg salad and watercress evenly between them.
- 5. Trim the crusts and cut each sandwich into quarters.
EGG AND WATERCRESS TEA SANDWICHES
Just like the dainty sandwiches served at Harrods! For a less traditional tea sandwich, you can use pumpernickel, rye or sourdough bread, thinly sliced. For a visual treat, garnish the patter of sandwiches with edible flowers such as pansies or nasturtiums, along with the watercress.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 32 triangles
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove the crusts from the bread.
- Chop the eggs, and gently mix in a bowl with the chopped watercress and chives. Add just enough mayonnaise to moisten and bind the mixture the mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Tabasco, and gently mix well.
- Spread half of the slices of bread with the egg and watercress mixture, and place the remaining slices of bread on top.
- Lightly spread the outside edge of each sandwich with mayonnaise and dip into the chopped parsley.
- Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
- To serve, arrange the sandwiches on a platter, and garnish with the remaining watercress.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 40.4, Sodium 115, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.2
EGG & CRESS CLUB SANDWICH
Enjoy these toasted egg and cress club sandwiches as part of a summer family picnic. Skewer each sandwich with a sandwich pick and serve with crisps
Provided by Lulu Grimes
Categories Lunch, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a pan of water to the boil and carefully lower in the eggs. Cook for 6 mins, then cool under running water until they can be peeled. Peel the eggs, then leave to cool completely.
- Mash or chop the eggs, then mix with 1½ tbsp mayonnaise and some seasoning, if you like. Toast the bread.
- Lay one slice of bread on a board. Butter it, then spread on three quarters of the egg and scatter over the cress. Add another slice of toast and gently spread on the remaining mayo. Add the tomato or lettuce and ham or cheese (or whichever combination you prefer). Dot the remaining egg over the top, spread gently, then top with the final piece of toast. Cut the crusts off if you like, then gently cut the sandwich into four quarters, being careful not to squash out the egg. Skewer each sandwich with a sandwich pick. Serve with crisps.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 867 calories, Fat 65 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium
EGG AND WATERCRESS SANDWICHES
Made with toasted brioche and sliced eggs, these are a hearty take on delicate tea sandwiches.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cover eggs with water in a saucepan by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 13 minutes.
- Drain, and run under cold water. Peel, and slice into rounds.
- Spread brioche slices generously with mayonnaise. Top each of 8 slices with 1 sliced egg and 1/4 cup watercress. Season with salt and pepper. Sandwich with remaining brioche.
EGG AND CRESS SANDWICHES
Cucumber Sandwiches and Egg and Cress Sandwiches: traditional English afternoon tea fare at its absolute best! The mayonnaise in the filling means that there is no need to butter the bread. I have posted this recipe, found on an English website, for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. As a child, I absolutely loved these. Posting this really low fat recipe for the tour has reminded me of these delicious sandwich, and inspired me to make them again soon!
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 32 sandwich triangles
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the finely chopped and mashed eggs and mayonnaise together and season to taste.
- Spread half of the slices of bread with the egg mixture, sprinkle some mustard and cress on top of each one, reserving some for garnishing, place the remaining slices of bread on top, and cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
- To serve: Arrange the sandwiches on a platter, garnish with the remaining mustard and cressand and serve with Cucumber Sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.4, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 23.7, Sodium 85.8, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.8
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure the eggs are hard-boiled and cooled before using.
- Mash the eggs and cress together until they are well combined.
- Spread the egg and cress mixture on the bread evenly.
- Top the sandwiches with the cheese and cucumber.
- Cut the sandwiches into triangles or squares before serving.
- Serve the sandwiches immediately or wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for later.
Conclusion:
Egg and cress tea sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or lunch. They are perfect for picnics, parties, or anytime you need a quick and tasty bite to eat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a classic sandwich that everyone will enjoy.
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