Tea Sandwiches Recipe for a ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Celebration

Calling all daydreamers and adventure seekers for an enchanted evening of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (1951)! Embark on a cinematic journey where logic takes a vacation and whimsy reigns supreme… right at home in your kitchen! Prepare to nibble on delicious sugar cookies and try this yummy tea sandwich recipe for a perfect Alice in Wonderland-themed celebration.

Whether you’re hosting a special event or enjoying a high-end snack at home, these Tea Sandwiches are the perfectly beautiful way to add a tasty treat to your tea.

Get ready for a party with these tea sandwiches! There was never a baby shower, bridal shower, or wedding reception that didn’t have these tea sandwiches. The combination of cheez whiz and ham doesn’t always sound appealing together but it is a soft and delicious flavor. They are so easy to make and have the perfect flavoring! Add cucumber slices and grapes for a beautiful presentation!

Tea sandwiches can be made in a variety of ways! These sandwiches are small and perfect finger food to enjoy at any party. They are also simple to make and layered together to stick so nothing will fall out of them while walking around or mingling. You can make a variety of sandwiches as well using egg salad, chicken salad, or tuna as layers, just make sure you chop or process the ingredients up enough so it spreads easily.

Tea Sandwiches Ingredients

These are always a HUGE hit with my little girls and even my husband helped himself to a few and was pleasantly surprised by how good were. They are just so dainty and are perfect for little tea parties, showers, or birthdays. Plus, they are SUPER easy to make!

• White bread – Pick your favorite white bread to slice and cut into strips. Usually, when I have had these in the past, the layers of bread are colored either pink, white, and green or pink, white, and orange, but obviously, they all taste exactly the same. I stuck with all-white bread for the sake of ease but by all means, if you want to go all out, make your own bread and dye them different colors!
• Deli ham – Slice the ham into small slices and pieces to fit perfectly over the bread without falling out.
• Mayonnaise – Spread the mayo mixture overtop the bread.
• Cheez Whiz – I know the Cheese Whiz sounds strange but it holds the sandwich together better than any other cheese.

How To Make Tea Sandwiches

Perhaps you’ve heard of these sandwiches by one of their other names. Ribbon Sandwiches or Finger Sandwiches. No matter what you call them, they are a fun, versatile option to consider next time you’re in charge of the party food.

1. Blend – In a food processor, process ham (in batches if needed) until ham is well chopped. Place ham in a medium-sized bowl and stir in mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
2. Spread – Lay out 3 rows of 12 slices of bread. On 12 slices of bread, spread about 2 tablespoons of Cheez Whiz (like you would peanut butter). On another 12 slices, spread the ham mixture.
3. Layer – Top the cheese slice of bread with the ham spread slice, then top with the plain slice of bread. Repeat with all bread slices.
4. Slice – Using a sharp serrated knife, gently cut away the crust from each “sandwich”. Cut each square in half and then half once again in the same direction (making long rectangles as seen in the picture).
5. Storing – Place finger sandwiches without overlapping in large Ziploc bags and refrigerate until ready to serve.

“I love these–they’re my go-to item for holiday pot-luck parties, and always get raves from the other guests.”

-MAB

Ribbon Finger Sandwiches (AKA Tea Sandwiches)

These are so dainty and are perfect for little tea parties (or showers, birthdays.. etc..) plus, they are SUPER easy to make.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 48 sandwiches

Ingredients

  

• 2 loaves white bread I like to find the largest size I can find, or 36 large slices
• 1 pound sliced deli ham
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 12 ounces Cheez Whiz (the spreadable kind in the glass jar)

Instructions

 

• Step 1: Lay out 3 rows of 12 slices of bread.
• Step 2: In a food processor, process ham (in batches if needed) until ham is well chopped. Place ham in a medium-sized bowl and stir in mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
• Step 3: On 12 slices of bread, spread about 2 tablespoons of Cheez Whiz (like you would peanut butter).
• Step 4: On another 12 slices, spread the ham mixture.
• Step 5: Top the cheese slice of bread with the ham spread slice, then top with the plain slice of bread. Repeat with all bread slices.
• Step 6: Using a sharp knife, gently cut away the crust from each “sandwich”. Cut each square in half and then half once again in the same direction (making long rectangles as seen in the picture).
• Step 7: Place finger sandwiches (trying not to overlap) in large Ziploc bags and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to a day ahead of time– *see above note).

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Storing Suggestions

These can be served immediately but in my opinion, they taste best when refrigerated for at least 3-4 hours. They will easily keep if made a day ahead of time. Makes 24 servings (2 finger sandwiches per serving).