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    Playing card sandwiches for afternoon tea

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    These sandwiches for afternoon tea are great fun as they're decorated like playing cards. Best served as part of a Mad Hatter themed tea party, packed lunch or picnic spread!

    Playing card sandwiches - perfect for a Mad Hatter's tea party, picnic or children's party

    Jam and chocolate spread on fluffy, soft white bread is always a winning treat, right?

    I created these playing card sandwiches as part of a new series of food on the go.

    Here's how to make them.

    Ingredients

    • 8 slices white bread
    • 4 tbsp strawberry jam
    • 4 tbsp chocolate spread

    Equipment

    Instructions

    Place all of the slices on top of each other.

    Stack your slices of bread, ready to make your playing card sandwiches

    Use a sharp knife to trim off the crusts.

    Remove the crusts using a sharp knife

    Spread two slices of bread with strawberry jam and two more slices of bread with chocolate.

    Separate the slices and top two with strawberry jam, two with chocolate spread

    Use the cookie cutters, scissors or a sharp knife to cut a little suit shape out of each corner.

    Cut out hearts and spades in your slices of bread, using cutters or scissors

    Sandwich the slices together to create playing card sandwiches and enjoy!

    These playing card sandwiches are a delicious, fun treat for a themed birthday party or a Mad Hatter's tea party

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    5 from 10 votes

    Playing Card Sandwiches for Afternoon Tea Recipe

    These sandwiches for afternoon tea are great fun as they're decorated like playing cards. Best served as part of a Mad Hatter themed tea party, packed lunch or picnic spread!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Lunch and quick cook meals
    Cuisine: British
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 Sandwiches
    Author: Emily Leary

    Ingredients

    • 8 slices white bread
    • 4 tbsp strawberry jam
    • 4 tbsp chocolate spread

    Instructions

    • Place all of the slices on top of each other.
    • Use a sharp knife to trim off the crusts.
    • Spread two slices of bread with strawberry jam and two more slices of bread with chocolate.
    • Use the cookie cutters, scissors or a sharp knife to cut a little suit shape out of each corner.
    • Sandwich the slices together and enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 3.5mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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    How adorable are these playing card sandwiches? Are you planning a tea party soon?

    Pin these sandwiches for afternoon tea

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    1. Bella at Dear Mummy Blog says

      August 15, 2018 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      This would be a great idea for an Alice in Winderland themed party! Looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 24, 2018 at 6:52 pm

        Oh yes, definitely. And thank you!

        Reply
    2. Joanna says

      August 15, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a cute idea for awesome looking sandwiches! I have actually been to a themed Alice in Wonderland high tea and they didn't had sandwiches so pretty! :)

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 24, 2018 at 6:52 pm

        Aw! Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Beth @ BethinaBox.com says

      August 15, 2018 at 10:39 am

      Oh my goodness. These are sooooo cute. I think I have an idea for my daughter's birthday. :)

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 15, 2018 at 10:49 am

        Fantastic! I'd love to see a pic!

        Reply
    4. Treasure Every Moment says

      August 14, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      What a fun idea and so perfect for an Alice in Wonderland themed party! I love bringing food to life almost by making it into other everyday objects :)

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 15, 2018 at 7:44 am

        Yes, it's such fun. Not just for kids either!

        Reply
    5. Fashion and Style Police says

      August 14, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love the look of these sandwiches. Thanks for sharing the steps. I have most of the ingredients so I will try making mine.

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 15, 2018 at 7:44 am

        Thank you! So glad you like them.

        Reply
    6. Laura - Dear Bear and Beany says

      August 14, 2018 at 10:50 am

      My daughter Alice is desperate for an Alice in Wonderland party and these would be perfect!

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      • Emily Leary says

        August 15, 2018 at 7:46 am

        Oh fabulous! Let me know if you make them.

        Reply
    7. Kara says

      August 14, 2018 at 9:17 am

      Eliza wants an Alice in Wonderland tea party for her birthday and this idea is perfect!!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 15, 2018 at 7:47 am

        Oh that's great!!!

        Reply
    8. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

      August 13, 2018 at 9:52 pm

      LOVE these Emily. They are such fun! Not sure they would hold together quite so well with gluten free bread, but I'd definitely give them a go x

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 15, 2018 at 8:11 am

        Yes not the seeded type for sure as that seems to break up quite a bit, doesn't it? Ooh maybe brown GF bread and toasted?

        Reply
    9. Laura Dove says

      August 13, 2018 at 9:45 pm

      Ahh this is super cute and perfect for little ones. My kids would adore this for their birthday parties too!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 15, 2018 at 8:12 am

        Yay! I hope you get a chance to make them soon.

        Reply
    10. Rachel says

      August 13, 2018 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      These are such a good idea and look super cute and effective - good job!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 15, 2018 at 8:04 am

        Thanks so much, Rachel.

        Reply
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