Carrot Cake Tea Sandwiches
Delight your taste buds with these elegant Carrot Cake Tea Sandwiches, a perfect fusion of sweet and savory flavors designed to elevate any tea party or brunch spread! These bite-sized treats feature soft whole wheat bread layered with a luscious cream cheese filling, subtly sweetened with powdered sugar and a hint of vanilla. Finely grated carrots are mixed with fragrant cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional crunchy walnuts to create a beautifully spiced topping reminiscent of classic carrot cake. Trimmed into neat crustless shapes, these easy-to-make sandwiches boast a charming presentation alongside their irresistible flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, they’re the ultimate quick and festive addition to your afternoon tea or holiday gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 slices Whole wheat sandwich bread
- 227 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 60 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Carrot, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
- 30 grams Unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
In another small bowl, mix the finely grated carrot, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until evenly combined. If using walnuts, fold them into the carrot mixture.
Lay the slices of bread flat on a clean surface. Lightly butter one side of each bread slice.
Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture onto the buttered side of 6 bread slices.
Spread the carrot mixture evenly on top of the cream cheese layer on the same 6 slices of bread.
Place the remaining 6 slices of bread on top, buttered side down, to form sandwiches.
Using a serrated knife, carefully trim the crusts off each sandwich. Cut each sandwich into quarters, either into rectangles or triangles, depending on your preference.
Arrange the tea sandwiches on a platter and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.8 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.8 g | 349% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 317 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 2563 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.8 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.0 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.0 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 905 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 2547 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
