Turkey & Pesto Tea Sandwiches are beautifully tied with chives to resemble perfectly petite presents. Turkey & Pesto Tea Sandwiches pictured with Broccoli-Gruyère Quiches and Curried Beef Triangles.
Turkey & Pesto Tea Sandwiches
Serves: 16
Ingredients
- ½ (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 slices very thin white bread
- 16 slices smoked turkey
- Garnish: fresh chives
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together mascarpone cheese, basil, tomatoes, salt, and garlic powder until combined.
- Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture onto a bread slice. Top with 2 turkey slices and another bread slice. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture onto bread slice. Top with 2 turkey slices and another bread slice to create a triple-stack sandwich. Repeat with remaining bread, cheese mixture, and turkey to make a total of 4 sandwiches.
- Using a serrated bread knife in a gentle sawing motion, trim and discard crusts from each sandwich to make 4-inch squares. Cut each into 4 (2-inch) squares.
- To garnish, tie each tea sandwich with 2 chives to look like presents, if desired. Serve immediately, or cover with a damp paper towel, place in an airtight container, and refrigerate until serving time.
Notes
Blanch fresh chives in hot water until pliable, approximately 5 seconds. Blot dry with paper towels. Tie chives around tea sandwiches.
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