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Pear Tea Sandwiches with Honey-Pecan Cream Cheese and Alfalfa Sprouts Recipe

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Pear Tea Sandwiches are a delightful, elegant snack perfect for afternoon tea or light gatherings. These sandwiches combine the sweet, nutty flavor of honey-pecan cream cheese with the juicy freshness of ripe pears, crunchy pecans, and crisp alfalfa sprouts, all layered on lightly toasted cinnamon-raisin bread. The subtle sweetness and varied textures make these sandwiches a sophisticated treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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For the Sandwiches

  • 3/4 cup (6 ounces) honey-pecan cream cheese
  • 8 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, lightly toasted
  • 2 tablespoons very finely chopped pecans
  • 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced, patted dry
  • 1 cup alfalfa sprouts
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bread: Lightly toast the eight slices of cinnamon-raisin bread until just golden. This adds a slight crunch and helps the bread hold together once the fillings are added.
  2. Spread the Cream Cheese: Evenly spread the honey-pecan cream cheese across each slice of toasted bread, covering the surface for a creamy and sweet base layer.
  3. Add the Pear Slices: Place thinly sliced and patted dry pear slices on four of the bread slices over the cream cheese. The dryness helps prevent sogginess.
  4. Drizzle Honey: Lightly drizzle 2 tablespoons of honey over the pear slices to enhance their natural sweetness and add a sticky, delicious glaze.
  5. Sprinkle Pecans and Alfalfa Sprouts: Sprinkle the very finely chopped pecans over the honey-drizzled pear slices for added crunch, then top each with a generous amount of fresh alfalfa sprouts for a fresh, crisp texture.
  6. Assemble the Sandwiches: Place the remaining four slices of bread, cream cheese side down, on top of the prepared slices to complete the sandwiches.
  7. Cut and Serve: Using a sharp knife, cut the sandwiches into smaller tea sandwich-sized portions, such as quarters or triangles, suitable for serving at tea parties or light snacks.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm pears to ensure easy slicing and maintain texture without turning mushy.
  • Patting pear slices dry is essential to avoid sogginess in the bread.
  • For a vegan variation, substitute the honey-pecan cream cheese with a plant-based alternative and replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • Cinnamon-raisin bread provides a complementary sweetness and spice; however, any lightly sweetened bread can be used.
  • These sandwiches are best served fresh but can be prepared up to 2 hours before serving if wrapped tightly to prevent drying out.

Keywords: pear tea sandwiches, honey-pecan cream cheese, cinnamon-raisin bread, tea party snacks, light sandwiches, alfalfa sprouts, easy tea sandwiches

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