Walnut-Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches Recipe

When it comes to tea sandwiches, or finger sandwiches, fillings like cucumber and cream cheese or pimiento cheese tend to get all the glory, but there are other possibilities just waiting to be found in the spiral-bound cookbooks of yesteryear. These elegant cream cheese and walnut tea sandwiches just might become a new (old) favorite.

Equally suited for a fancy get together or a picnic in the park, walnut and cream cheese tea sandwiches are a delightfully light, dainty snack. Cream cheese provides a smooth creaminess, while walnuts bring in a toasty note that’s complimented by the bright lemon zest and fresh parsley. A smidge of grated onion gives the filling a subtle bite.

The walnut-studded cream cheese is spread between two slices of soft, white sandwich bread before cutting off the crusts for a refined presentation worthy of serving at high tea, but they would also be right at home among a spread of cucumber and pimento cheese tea sandwiches for a bridal shower or birthday party.