Pin Delicate, fluffy tea sandwiches with a creamy filling, elegantly rolled in shredded coconut to resemble tiny snowballs perfect for winter gatherings or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- Bread: 10 slices soft white sandwich bread crusts removed
- Filling: 100 g (3.5 oz) cream cheese softened 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp fresh chives finely chopped 1 tsp fresh dill finely chopped 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- Coating: 75 g (3/4 cup) sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a bowl combine cream cheese butter mayonnaise chives dill pepper and salt. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Step 2:
- Lay out the bread slices on a flat surface. Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture over each slice.
- Step 3:
- Carefully place another slice of bread on top to create 5 sandwiches. Gently press together.
- Step 4:
- Using a 1.5-inch (4 cm) round cookie cutter cut 4 circles from each sandwich.
- Step 5:
- Pour the shredded coconut onto a plate.
- Step 6:
- Very lightly brush the edges of each sandwich bite with a little water or extra cream cheese to help the coconut adhere.
- Step 7:
- Roll the sides and tops of each sandwich bite in the coconut ensuring a snowball effect.
- Step 8:
- Arrange on a platter and chill for 10 minutes before serving.
Pin 
Pin Recipe Q&A
- → What bread works best for these bites?
Soft white sandwich bread with crusts removed is ideal to achieve a tender and fluffy texture for these bite-sized sandwiches.
- → Can I use different herbs in the filling?
Yes, fresh herbs like parsley or mint can be added or substituted to customize the flavor without altering the texture.
- → How do I prevent the coconut from falling off?
Lightly brush the sandwich edges with water or extra cream cheese before rolling to help the coconut adhere securely.
- → Are there alternative coatings to shredded coconut?
Chopped nuts or finely chopped dried cranberries mixed with coconut provide festive variations for the coating.
- → Can these bites be made ahead of time?
Yes, prepare and chill the bites for at least 10 minutes before serving to enhance firmness and flavor melding.