Mothers Day Tea Sandwiches (Printable)

Light, elegant finger sandwiches with lemon butter and fresh cucumber, perfect for special gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Lemon Butter

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

→ Sandwiches

06 - 12 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
07 - 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
09 - 1/4 cup fresh chives or dill, finely chopped
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To:

01 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and powdered sugar. Mix until light and creamy.
02 - Lay out bread slices on a clean surface. Spread a generous layer of lemon butter on each slice.
03 - Layer thinly sliced cucumber evenly on half of the bread slices. Add radishes and herbs. Sprinkle with black pepper.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side down. Press gently to adhere.
05 - Using a sharp knife, trim off crusts, then cut each sandwich into 3 neat finger sandwiches or triangles.
06 - Arrange on a serving platter and cover with a lightly dampened towel until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The lemon butter is so unexpectedly simple yet transforms ordinary bread into something that tastes like spring itself.
  • Everything comes together in under 20 minutes, which means you can actually enjoy the tea party instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • These sandwiches have that magical quality of looking far more impressive than the effort they require.
02 -
  • The butter must be soft but not melting, or it'll absorb unevenly into the bread—leave it on the counter for 15 minutes if it's been in the fridge.
  • Slice your cucumber just before assembly; even an hour of sitting will make it release water and turn soggy.
03 -
  • Chill your serving platter for 10 minutes before arranging the sandwiches—this keeps everything from sweating and maintains that crisp presentation.
  • The moment you add lemon juice to the butter, taste it; you might want a whisper more zest or juice depending on how punchy your lemons are.
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