Finger sandwiches

Name: Finger sandwiches
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 150 g thawed frozen prawns; 75 g seedless cucumbers; 300 g fresh peas in pods; 200 g garlic cream cheese; 100 g sour cream; 1 tbsp olive oil; ½ tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves; ½ tsp coarse salt; freshly ground pepper; 6 slices sandwich bread; prawns; fresh mint leaves

Need a light and refreshing snack on a hot afternoon? Try our finger sandwiches with shrimp and creamy garlic cream cheese filling. They are an easy-to-make snack or light meal, perfect and picnic-friendly for days away from home or a delicious and delightful in-between snack for BBQ parties with friends and family. Whip them up the day before, put them in the fridge, and serve them the day after as cold, fresh appetisers for everyone to enjoy!

Ingredients

Filling

Thawed frozen prawns	150 g
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
Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Pat shrimp dry with kitchen paper. Cut the cucumber into small cubes and pod peas.
Mix cream cheese with sour cream. Add olive oil, lemon juice, mint, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp, cucumber, and peas to the dressing – and mix the sandwich filling well.
Spread a layer of filling on one piece of bread and place the other bread on top. Do this 3 times. Wrap and place in the fridge for 24 hours. Cut off the edges with a sharp knife and divide each sandwich into 4. Garnish with prawns and peas – use a toothpick if you like.

Enjoy!

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.

What is a finger sandwich?

In short, a finger sandwich is a normal-sized sandwich cut into crustless pieces. Sometimes, they are also called a tea sandwich or a mini sandwich, and they are stuffed with filling and served as a light snack or appetiser for summer parties or sunny picnics. You can easily experiment with tastes and flavours, but we recommend our shrimp and creamy garlic cheese filling with herbs and lemon juice – it is equally delicious and delightful!

How to make finger sandwiches?

Finger sandwiches come in handy when wanting to make a light and refreshing appetiser for large groups of people. They are incredibly easy – just know that you make them the day before serving. Mix cream cheese with sour cream and add olive oil, lemon juice, mint, salt, and pepper. Add padded dry shrimp, small-diced cucumber, and podded peas to the filling and mix it well. Assemble the sandwiches, wrap them, and put them in the fridge for 24 hours. For serving, cut off the edges with a sharp knife and divide each sandwich into 4. Serve with prawns and peas on top.

How many finger sandwiches per person?

Our finger sandwich recipe makes 12 sandwiches. As a rule of thumb, count on approx. 3-4 finger sandwiches per person. However, it depends on what you serve with them or after. If you serve them with other picnic foods such as salads, quiches, skewers, bread, etc., you might only need 1-2 per person, but if you only have a few sides or snacks, 3-4 will be better. So, consider how much you serve with or after the sandwiches to decide on how many you need to make for your guests.

How to cut finger sandwiches?

The most common way to cut a finger sandwich is to make it regular-sized, then cut off the crust, and cut it into smaller squares. Cut, for example, each into four squares. You can also make them slightly bigger, cutting each into two triangles or halves. No matter how you cut them, cut off the crusts first, and remember to have a sharp knife by your side so they will be evenly and beautifully cut.

How to keep finger sandwiches fresh?

There are a few ways to keep finger sandwiches fresh in the fridge. Once you have assembled your sandwiches, wrap them in plastic or place them in an airtight container and put them in the fridge. That way, the finger sandwiches are kept cool and fresh for when you want them served. If you bring them on a picnic, store them in a cooler with ice packs or the like.

What to serve with finger sandwiches?

Also known as a tea sandwich, fresh finger sandwiches have traditionally been served with tea in the afternoon, but they do fit with any refreshing beverage you find fit for the summertime, like cold lemonade. For a traditional afternoon tea spread, serve with small, portion-sized desserts or sweet treats. If you are looking to entertain guests with a light snack buffet, consider accompanying your finger sandwiches with fresh salads, vegetable sticks and dip or dressings, grilled meat, skewers, or the like.

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.

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