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Round Tomato and Romaine Tea Sandwiches

A fresh and lovely recipe for an afternoon tea table.
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Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 slices soft white bread or 16 cocktail bread rounds
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
  • 4 to 6 small romaine leaves thinly sliced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes very thinly sliced and patted dry
  • Soft butter for spreading
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, chives, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Lightly butter the bread and cut into small rounds with a biscuit or cookie cutter.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto half of the bread rounds.
  4. Top with a little romaine and one or two thin tomato slices.
  5. Cover with the remaining bread rounds and press gently.
  6. Garnish the platter with tiny basil leaves and chill briefly before serving.