Description
Delicate Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches showcase British culinary elegance with creamy, herbed filling nestled between crustless white bread. Guests will savor this classic light bite perfect for afternoon tea, delivering delightful comfort in each delicate, refined sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 large eggs
Primary Sandwich Ingredients:
- 6 slices white bread
Seasoning and Binding:
- 4 teaspoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 pinch sea salt
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan with water, ensuring the liquid covers eggs by 1 inch (2.54 centimeters).
- Gently lower eggs into boiling water and immediately reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and remove from heat, allowing eggs to cook in hot water for exactly 12 minutes.
- Transfer eggs into an ice bath to halt cooking process and prevent overcooking.
- Carefully peel eggs under cool running water, removing shells completely.
- Dice eggs into uniform small cubes using a sharp knife for consistent texture.
- Blend chopped eggs with mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and a pinch of kosher salt in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk ingredients until egg salad mixture becomes creamy and well-incorporated.
- Select soft white bread and remove crusts using a circular cookie cutter or sharp knife.
- Create delicate tea sandwiches by spreading a generous layer of egg salad between two bread circles.
- Garnish top of each sandwich with fresh chopped parsley for visual appeal and subtle herbal flavor.
- Chill sandwiches for 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and set structure.
Notes
- Boiling eggs perfectly requires precise water coverage and timing for ideal texture.
- Cold water peeling technique ensures smooth shell removal without damaging delicate egg whites.
- Mustard and mayonnaise blend creates creamy, tangy egg salad filling with balanced seasoning.
- Circular bread cutouts transform traditional sandwiches into elegant, bite-sized tea party treats.
- Parsley garnish adds fresh color and subtle herbal notes to enhance visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg