Imagine a bite-sized culinary masterpiece that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary taste experience! These Layered Radish Finger Sandwiches are not just a recipe; they're a delicate dance of creamy textures, peppery radish crunch, and refined British elegance that will elevate your tea time or appetizer spread from ordinary to absolutely spectacular. Prepare to impress your guests with this incredibly simple yet sophisticated dish that looks like it was crafted by a professional chef!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: British
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 slices of white bread
- 200g cream cheese
- 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Ensure all ingredients are fresh and chilled. Remove cream cheese from refrigerator and let soften slightly at room temperature for easier spreading.
- Carefully wash radishes under cool running water. Pat dry completely with clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Using a sharp mandoline or very sharp knife, slice radishes extremely thinly to create translucent, delicate rounds. Set aside.
- Spread a generous, even layer of cream cheese on each slice of white bread, ensuring complete coverage to edges.
- Arrange radish slices in a single, overlapping layer across 4 of the cream cheese-covered bread slices.
- Sprinkle a small pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper over the radish layer to enhance flavor.
- Carefully place remaining cream cheese-covered bread slices on top, cream cheese side down, creating sandwiches.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, trim crusts from all sides of sandwiches to create neat, uniform finger sandwiches.
- Cut each sandwich diagonally into triangles or small rectangular pieces.
- Garnish with fresh dill sprigs for added visual appeal and subtle herbal flavor.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately to maintain bread's freshness and texture.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure cream cheese is slightly softened but not warm for easy spreading.
- Slice Radishes Thin: Use a mandoline or extremely sharp knife to create paper-thin, translucent radish rounds.
- Pat Ingredients Dry: Completely dry radishes to prevent soggy sandwiches.
- Chill Bread: For crisp edges, slightly chill bread before assembling.
- Sharp Knife Technique: Use a serrated knife for clean, precise crust trimming.
- Serve Immediately: These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
- Garnish Generously: Fresh dill not only looks beautiful but adds a subtle herbal note.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 40mg
