Description
Delightful tea sandwiches featuring a creamy pineapple spread, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- White bread (or whole grain)
- Cream cheese (or vegan cream cheese for a dairy-free option)
- Canned crushed pineapple, drained well
- Fresh herbs (dill or chives)
- Butter (unsalted)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: finely chopped celery or green bell peppers
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese and drained crushed pineapple. Mix until smooth. Add finely chopped herbs, salt, and pepper, and taste to adjust seasoning.
- Lay out slices of chosen bread and flatten each slice slightly with a rolling pin.
- Spread a generous amount of the creamy pineapple mixture evenly on one side of the bread.
- Place another slice of bread on top to create a sandwich and lightly press down.
- Trim the crusts and cut each sandwich into quarters or triangles.
- Cover with a damp cloth and refrigerate for short time to allow flavors to meld. Serve on a platter.
Notes
Chill sandwiches before serving to enhance flavors. Use fresh bread for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas tea sandwiches, pineapple spread, holiday appetizers