Stilton Pear and Walnut Tea Sandwiches
Elevate your afternoon tea spread with these elegant Stilton Pear and Walnut Tea Sandwiches, a perfect harmony of bold and delicate flavors. Creamy Stilton cheese is blended with softened cream cheese to create a rich, tangy base, complemented by the natural sweetness of thinly sliced ripe pear. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, while a touch of lemon juice ensures the pears stay vibrantly fresh. Nestled between slices of buttered bread, these dainty sandwiches are seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper for a balanced bite. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, these sophisticated finger sandwiches are ideal for entertaining or savoring with a warm cup of tea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices white or whole-grain sandwich bread
- 100 grams Stilton cheese
- 1 ripe pear
- 50 grams walnuts
- 50 grams cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 20 grams butter, softened
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Instructions
Lightly toast the walnut pieces in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Let the walnuts cool, then chop them finely.
In a small mixing bowl, mash the Stilton cheese and cream cheese together until smooth and well combined.
Peel and core the pear. Slice it into very thin pieces, then toss the slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
On the other side of half the bread slices (non-buttered side), spread an even layer of the Stilton and cream cheese mixture.
Top the cheese layer with a few thin slices of pear and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts.
Season lightly with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper for added flavor.
Place the remaining slices of bread on top, buttered side out, to form sandwiches.
Trim off the crusts with a sharp knife and cut each sandwich into quarters, forming small rectangles or triangles for serving.
Serve immediately, or cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.9 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.0 g | 245% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 199 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 3073 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.2 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.3 g | ||
| Protein | 67.3 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1048 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*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.
