Easter Tea Sandwiches
For Easter, having friends and family over is always a joy, and what better way to enchant them than with these special tea sandwiches? The best part is they don’t need any special skills, they are easy to make, and so beautiful on the table.
I recommend using a blend of cheeses like cotija and panela to obtain the fullest flavor. Cotija is robust and salty: panela is mellow and milky fresh. Together they complement each other beautifully. I got the grated Cotija at my supermarket so it was even easier to put this recipe together. I added some smoked salmon (you can use cooked shrimp too) and heart of palms for a special touch.
In my opinion every sandwich must have a veggie: cucumber is a classic, but if you find verdolaga or purslane at your market get it. I love the flavor and maybe you’ll get to introduce a new veggie to your guests.
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WHAT YOU NEED
- 1 cup of Cacique® Quesos Cotija Grated Cheese
- 8 hearts of palm (1 jar of 14.4 oz) chopped
- ½ of a Cacique® Panela Cheese chopped
- 4 oz. smoked salmon or cooked shrimp chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoon Crema Mexicana
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 bunch of purslane
- ¼ cup of mayonnaise
- ground pepper
- 1 loaf of sandwich bread
HOW TO MAKE IT
- In a bowl mix the grated queso cotija, queso panela, smoked salmon and the hearts of palm. Add the olive oil and Crema Mexicana and pepper to taste. Mix until a spread forms.
- Lay the sandwich bread on a cutting board and cover with a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side.
- Spread the mix of cheeses and salmon on top, pressing gently with a fork.
- Cover with a layer of cucumber or purslane.
- Close with another slice of bread. Cut and place on a serving plate.
- Cover with plastic wrap until serving time. Keep refrigerated.
- If you want decorate with a layer of cucumber and some purslane. Secure with a dot of mayonnaise.
