Treehouse Picnic Finger Sandwiches
These delightful tiny sandwiches are perfect for a playful midday meal or snack, reminiscent of a joyful gathering in an elevated spot. Easy to prepare and customizable, they're sure to be a hit with everyone, big and small.
Directions
- 1
Trim the crusts off all the bread slices using a sharp knife.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese with chives, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
For the turkey and cheddar sandwiches: Spread a thin layer of the chive cream cheese mixture on one side of four bread slices.
- 4
Top two of these cream cheese-smeared slices with smoked turkey, then a layer of cheddar cheese.
- 5
Place the remaining two cream cheese-smeared slices on top, forming two sandwiches.
- 6
For the cucumber sandwiches: In another small bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
- 7
Spread a thin layer of the mayonnaise-mustard mixture on one side of the remaining four bread slices.
- 8
Top two of these slices with green leaf lettuce and then the thinly sliced cucumber.
- 9
Place the remaining two mayonnaise-mustard-smeared slices on top, forming two sandwiches.
- 10
Firmly press each assembled sandwich down gently.
- 11
Cut each sandwich into four triangles or fingers using a sharp knife. Gently wipe the knife between cuts for clean edges.
- 12
Arrange the variety of finger sandwiches artfully on a platter and serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 2 hours before serving.