Heart-Shaped Roasted Pepper & Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Recipe
These Heart-Shaped Roasted Pepper & Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are a charming and elegant appetizer perfect for any tea party or light snack. Featuring whole wheat bread cut into adorable heart shapes, these sandwiches are layered with smooth whipped cream cheese, crisp cucumber slices, and sweet roasted red pepper strips. Garnished with fresh herbs, they offer a refreshing and visually appealing bite that’s both simple and delightful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Components
- Whole wheat sandwich bread, soft, square slices
- Whipped cream cheese (plain or herb-flavored), about 1/2 cup
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 roasted red pepper, sliced into strips
Garnish
- Fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish)
Tools
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Cut Bread Into Hearts: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut each slice of whole wheat sandwich bread into heart shapes. You will need two heart shapes per sandwich.
- Spread Cream Cheese: Evenly spread a generous layer of whipped cream cheese on one side of each heart-shaped bread slice, ensuring full coverage for flavor and to help ingredients stick.
- Add Vegetables: On half of the heart-shaped slices, layer thin cucumber slices and strips of roasted red pepper on top of the cream cheese, arranging them evenly for balanced taste in every bite.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Top the vegetable-layered heart bread slices with the remaining heart bread slices, cream cheese side facing inwards, to form complete sandwiches.
- Press Sandwiches Gently: Press the sandwiches together gently but firmly to secure the filling and help the sandwich hold its shape.
- Garnish and Serve: Arrange the finished sandwiches attractively on a platter and optionally garnish with fresh parsley or dill for a pop of color and added freshness. Serve chilled as an elegant appetizer or light snack.
Notes
- Use soft whole wheat bread for easy cutting and a tender texture.
- Herb-flavored cream cheese adds an extra layer of flavor but plain works well too.
- To roast red peppers at home, roast over flame or under a broiler until charred, then peel off skins and slice thinly.
- These sandwiches are best served fresh but can be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving.
- Feel free to substitute fresh basil or mint for parsley or dill to vary flavor profile.
Keywords: tea sandwiches, heart-shaped sandwiches, roasted red pepper, cucumber sandwich, cream cheese appetizer, vegetarian snack, elegant appetizer
