From traditional British fare to modern-day delights, there's no better way to enjoy a leisurely afternoon than with a spread of delicious "tea time tasties". Whether you're a fan of classic scones with clotted cream and jam, or prefer savory treats like cucumber sandwiches and quiche, there's something for everyone to enjoy. And with so many flavor combinations and presentation ideas to choose from, you can easily create a truly memorable tea time experience for your friends and family.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BESS LONDON'S PECAN TASSIES
Steps:
- With an electric mixer, beat the 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese until smooth. Add the flour and beat until fully combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 24-cup mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Set aside.
- Shape the chilled dough into 24 balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Press each ball into a cup of the muffin pan, spreading evenly and up the sides, then spoon 1 teaspoon of the pecans into each muffin cup. Fill each cup with the egg mixture until evenly distributed, about 1 teaspoon in each. Bake until the filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, and then remove from the muffin pan.
TEA TIME TASTIES
I make these for special parties and on the holidays. Everyone really enjoys them. They are one of my families favorites also.
Provided by Jane Miller
Categories Desserts Cookies Filled Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Blend softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter or margarine. Stir in 1 cup flour and mix well.
- Shape 2 dozen-1 inch balls. Place in tiny ungreased muffin pans and press onto the bottom and sides of tins.
- To Make Filling: Beat egg, sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, vanilla and nuts until smooth. Fill pastry cups and bake until filling is set, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 141.1 mg, Sugar 14.1 g
PECAN TASSIES
These tart-like cookies feature the flavors and textures of pecan pie -- tender, buttery crust, crunchy pecans, and brown-sugar filling -- all in one bite. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes 409.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the dough: Process pecans in a food processor until finely ground (you should have about 1/2 cup); set aside. Put mascarpone or cream cheese and butter into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until well blended. Add flour, ground pecans, and salt; mix just until dough comes together. Alternatively, stir together ingredients with a wooden spoon in a large bowl.
- Roll dough into eighteen 1-inch balls, and press into bottoms and up sides of cups of mini-muffin tins.
- Make the filling: Whisk the egg, sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, butter, and salt in a small bowl. Stir in pecans. Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons filling into each muffin cup.
- Bake pecan tassies until crust begins to turn golden, about 20-22 minutes. Let cool completely in tins on wire rack. Unmold. Pecan tassies can be stored in single layers in airtight containers up to 3 days.
PECAN TASSIES
These tarts are very good for parties and special occasions. You'll probably want to double the recipe, because they'll disappear in a hurry! -Joy Corie, Ruston, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press evenly onto bottoms and up sides of greased mini muffin cups., For filling, in a small bowl, mix egg, brown sugar, butter, vanilla and salt until blended. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans; spoon into pastries. Sprinkle with remaining pecans., Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden and filling is puffed. Cool in pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Freeze cooled cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
TEA TIME TASSIES
Steps:
- Soften Cream Cheese and mix with 1/2 cup butter with flour. Chill 1 hour. Shape dough into 24 balls and press into small muffin tins, Shape dough to look like pie crust. Mix remaining ingredients and add to pie shells. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Let cool and loosen Tassies with a knife. Place on paper towel to remove excess fat.
Tips:
- For a refreshing twist, try iced tea. Simply brew your tea as usual, then let it cool completely before pouring it over ice.
- Sweeten your tea with honey, sugar, or a flavored syrup. For a healthier option, use a natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit.
- Add milk or cream to your tea for a richer flavor. You can also use a non-dairy milk alternative, such as almond milk or soy milk.
- Flavor your tea with spices, herbs, or fruit. Some popular additions include cinnamon, ginger, mint, and lemon.
- Experiment with different types of tea. There are many different types of tea available, each with its own unique flavor profile. Try a variety of teas to find your favorites.
Conclusion:
Tea is a delicious and versatile beverage that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you like it hot or cold, sweet or unsweetened, there's a tea out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a refreshing drink, reach for a cup of tea. You won't be disappointed.
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