Description
These Creamy Orange Cinnamon Tea Sandwiches are a fragrant and elegant treat—perfect for tea parties, brunches, or baby showers. With a light, citrusy cream cheese filling and a whisper of cinnamon, they’re sweet, soft, and irresistibly dainty.
Ingredients
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8 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp powdered sugar
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1 tsp orange zest
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1 tbsp orange juice
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¼ tsp ground cinnamon
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Optional: extra orange zest or cinnamon sugar for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and cinnamon until smooth and spreadable.
2️⃣ Prepare the bread: Lay out the slices and spread a generous layer of the orange-cinnamon cream cheese mixture on half the slices. Top with the remaining slices.
3️⃣ Slice and serve: Cut sandwiches into quarters (squares or triangles). For extra elegance, sprinkle lightly with cinnamon sugar or a touch of orange zest.
4️⃣ Chill (optional): Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
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Use raisin bread or brioche for a flavor twist.
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Filling can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Great with black tea, chai, or herbal citrus blends.
- Prep Time: 15 min