
Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread for Tea Sandwiches and So Much More
This is one of our “legacy” recipes for Sisters Tea Parlor and was a staple on our tea trays from the very beginning. The tea sandwiches made from this spread had two different names over the years—Princess Tea Sandwiches and Sisterhood Tea Sandwiches. Some sweetly referred to them as “the little pink ones.” Whatever you call this, call it delicious. Better yet, call this recipe versatile. This lovely spread is slightly sweet, naturally pink and a little tangy. It works beautifully as a sandwich or bagel spread, dip for fruit or cookies and even makes a great, not-too-sweet filling or frosting for cakes. Add this recipe to your collection. It’s incredibly simple to make and will serve you well through the years. I know it has for me.Anything made with this Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread pairs well with many of the teas we sell in our Virtual Boutique and Tea Shop at Sisters Tea Company. Some of my favorite recommendations are: Cream Earl Grey Black Tea, Wild Cherry Rose Black Tea, Island Strawberry Green Tea, Lemon Meringue Green Tea, and for naturally caffeine-free options Lady Hannah Fruit and Herb Tisane and Wild Strawberry Fruit and Herb Tisane.
Equipment
- stand mixer or hand mixer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash salt
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. This will take about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the sliced strawberries and mix on medium speed until the berries are beaten into the cream cheese. The mixture will have become pink from the crushed strawberries. There will be small bits of the strawberries remaining.
- Add the vanilla extract and the dash of salt; mix well into the mixture.
- On low speed, slowly add the confectioners' sugar and continue mixing until the sugar is completely mixed in.
- Taste test and add more sugar if needed. If using spread as a filling for a cake or cupcakes, add up to an additional 1/4 cup of confectioners' sugar. This will make the spread a little firmer.
- Transfer the spread to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week. This spread may also be frozen up to one month. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.
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How many tea sandwiches will this make?
Hi, Kristen! That’s a great question. The answer really depends on how thick you spread the filling. This recipe makes about 3-4 cups of spread, so it will make quite a few sandwiches. Again, depending on how much you use, I would venture to say at least 10-12 full sandwiches. Happy baking!