Finger sandwiches
Tips
For the best finger sandwiches, choose your favourite bread type. Make sure you can slice it thinly and is strong enough to hold the fillings. The most used types of bread are white bread, whole wheat bread, or crustless bread. Also, as a little side note, have a sharp knife at your service. That way, cutting finger sandwiches into smaller pieces should be no problem.
Tips
A tea sandwich or a mini sandwich is, indeed, made to be small and meant to be eaten in a single bite. While we know the filling is delicious, we suggest you keep an eye on not overfilling your sandwiches. That allows the bread to contain the filling easily, making them much easier to eat and pack for a picnic, for example.
Questions about finger sandwiches
Read below our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to make your finger sandwiches just that easier to make.
Ingredients
Filling
Thawed frozen prawns | 150 g |
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Seedless cucumbers | 75 g |
Fresh peas in pods | 300 g |
Garlic cream cheese | 200 g |
Sour cream | 100 g |
Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
Freshly squeezed lemon juice | ½ tbsp |
Coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves | 1 tbsp |
Coarse salt | ½ tsp |
Freshly ground pepper | |
Sandwich bread | 6 slices |
Garnish
Prawns | |
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Fresh mint leaves |
Other recipes
Mint and cucumber finger sandwiches with shrimp
Mint and cucumber go hand in hand when making these classic finger sandwiches! And with shrimp and garlic cream cheese, these bite-sized delights are sure to freshen and brighten up warm summer days by blowing a breeze of cooling flavours and aromas your way. Mint is naturally refreshing, and with a fresh crunch from the cucumber, every bite is as refreshing as it is tasty, while the peas add a small touch of sweetness and earthy aromas. Summertime is seafood time, so putting shrimp in the mix only enhances the lovely warm feelings we all get this time of year.
Finger, mini, or tea sandwich – the same deliciousness regardless of the name
Some people call it a finger sandwich, others a mini sandwich, and some even call it a tea sandwich – but at the end of the warm, summer day, we all just be calling them delicious! Our tea sandwich recipe resembles the sandwiches traditionally served for afternoon tea, but these days, they are dished out at parties and picnics all the same. The fact of the matter is that whatever you call these finger-licking delicious mini sandwiches, they are bound to please the palate of any person eating them with their perfectly concentrated one-bite taste.
Serve fresh, tasty, and easy finger sandwiches for summer parties, picnics, and much more
Fresh and tasty, these easy finger sandwiches are tailor-made for summer parties, picnics, and BBQs with family and friends gathered to enjoy not only each other's company but mouth-watering and delicious food as well. Make them the day before and serve them as appetisers, afternoon snacks or, perhaps, as part of a buffet of light summer dishes. Maybe you want to maintain a seafood theme for your summer party by coupling our lovely finger sandwiches with a scrumptious lobster pasta or salmon pasta for the main course. You can also go with some light and refreshing sides like our delicious fresh summer salad or fruity watermelon salad with salad cheese.
Creamy garlic cream cheese filling with herbs and lemon juice
To add another dimension of freshness, the perfectly tangy garlic cream cheese filling is mixed with fresh herbs and lemon juice. In doing so, the filling feels like a fresh flavour bomb inside your mouth, hitting your taste buds with refreshing and savoury tastes well-suited for the warm weather. The lime juice gives the cream cheese filling fruity and zesty nuances, and this combination of garlic cream cheese filling brings out the best in the shrimp, allowing its sunny summer vibes a moment in the spotlight.
Experiment with the filling
If you are considering a mini sandwich platter, you can easily mix and match the sandwich filling to serve up some different options. Try a touch of vinegar or a bit more lemon juice in the cream cheese filling to give a more acidic taste, and if you want it sweeter, consider adding diced roasted peppers.
You can also go with a shrimp and avocado combination. Mash a ripe avocado until smooth and add a bit of lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika or maybe even cayenne. Add shrimp, and a bit of mayonnaise for a creamier consistency, and then mix it. Slice as you would any other finger sandwich and serve with a single fresh shrimp on top. It is also a creamy, dreamy combination that fits picnics and summer parties all the same.
Remember, with a finger sandwich platter, you can try all the flavour combinations your heart desires. Mix and match and go crazy.