Snowball Tea Sandwich Bites (Print View)

Fluffy bites with creamy cheese filling rolled in coconut, perfect for elegant gatherings and afternoon tea.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 10 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed

→ Filling

02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise
05 - 1 tsp fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

→ Coating

09 - 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

# Directions:

01 - Combine cream cheese, butter, mayonnaise, chives, dill, black pepper, and salt in a bowl; mix until smooth and fully blended.
02 - Lay bread slices flat and spread an ample layer of the filling on each slice.
03 - Place a second bread slice atop each filled slice to form five sandwiches; press gently to adhere.
04 - Using a 1.5-inch round cookie cutter, cut four circles from each sandwich.
05 - Pour shredded coconut onto a small plate for easy rolling.
06 - Lightly brush edges of each sandwich round with water or additional cream cheese to help coconut stick.
07 - Roll the sides and tops of each bite thoroughly in shredded coconut to create a snowball appearance.
08 - Arrange coated bites on a platter and refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and elegant appearance
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • Use softened cream cheese and butter for easy mixing
  • Chilling helps the flavors meld and sandwiches hold their shape
03 -
  • Remove crusts carefully for neat sandwiches
  • Lightly brush edges to ensure coconut sticks well
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