Simple Strawberry Tea Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

  

• ▢6 slices fresh white bread (or bread of choice)
• ▢12-14 ounces strawberry cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
• ▢6-8 fresh strawberries

• INSTRUCTIONS

• Spread one side of each slice of bread with cream cheese. you can easily use gluten free bread to make this cream cheese. Also see below for other ideas**
• Slice the strawberries in thin slices and arrange on the cream cheese. For open-faced sandwiches, top all 12 hearts with strawberries. For closed-faced sandwiches, top 6 hearts with strawberries and top with the remaining 6 hearts.
• Serve immediately. 

NOTES

1. You can use a cookie cutter, or use a knife to trim the crusts off of the bread.  Slice in half diagonally and in half again to form small triangles.
2. For the best results, assemble the sandwiches right before serving.  If necessary, the sandwiches can be assembled no more than 1 day ahead of time.  Wrap in parchment and refrigerate in an airtight container.  If the strawberries are juicy, wait to add them until right before serving so the sandwiches don't turn soggy.

**You can variate this recipe by swapping out the strawberry cream cheese for regular cream chees, or add mayo/basil combo...even put cucumber on. That will help you control the sweetness. Have fun with putting your twist on it!