Description
These Pear Tea Sandwiches are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a light afternoon snack or elegant tea party. The honey-pecan cream cheese spread, fresh pears, and crunchy pecans create a delicious filling that pairs beautifully with cinnamon-raisin bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prepare the cream cheese spread: Mix honey-pecan cream cheese and chopped pecans in a bowl until well combined.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the cream cheese mixture on each slice of toasted bread. Top with sliced pears, alfalfa sprouts, and a drizzle of honey. Top with another slice of bread to make a sandwich.
- Serve: Cut the sandwiches into halves or quarters and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute the cinnamon-raisin bread with whole wheat or multigrain bread for a healthier option.
- Feel free to add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dash of nutmeg to enhance the flavors of the sandwich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg