Description
Tea parties bring a touch of elegance to gatherings with friends, offering a delightful assortment of snacks that perfectly complement your favorite brews. This collection of Tea Party Snack Ideas features fluffy scones, elegant finger sandwiches, and vibrant fruit tarts. Each bite promises to please the palate while creating unforgettable memories filled with laughter. With easy preparation and stunning presentation, these treats will make your tea party an extraordinary event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- Fresh herbs (dill or basil) to taste
- Seasonal fruits (strawberries or blueberries) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Gradually add milk to form a soft dough. Roll out and cut into shapes.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with egg wash if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- While scones bake, prepare sandwiches with cream cheese and fresh herbs layered with cucumber or smoked salmon.
- Arrange scones, sandwiches, and fruit on a platter for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg