Strawberry Tea Sandwiches
Soft white bread filled with a silky whipped cream cheese mixture and fresh strawberries, chilled briefly for neat edges and minimal sogginess.
Ingredients
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
Assembly
- 8 oz strawberries thinly sliced
- 12 slices white sandwich bread crusts removed, day-old loaf
Instructions
Filling
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.8 oz cream cheese, 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream on high speed until soft peaks form.1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and airy.
Assembly
- Spread the filling over six slices of bread, top with sliced strawberries, then crown with remaining bread slices. Wrap in plastic and chill for 20 minutes before trimming crusts and cutting.1 cup heavy whipping cream
Notes
Chilling the assembled sandwiches for 20 minutes ensures clean, even edges when cutting.
Using day-old bread helps maintain structure and prevents soggy slices.