Prosciutto & Pear Tea Sandwiches
These prosciutto and pear tea sandwiches are delicate, elegant, and perfectly balanced between savory and sweet. Layered onto soft white bread, thin slices of Anjou pear add crisp freshness and juicy sweetness, beautifully contrasting the salty, silky prosciutto folded in delicate ribbons.
Add A creamy spread made from freshly grated Gruyère and mascarpone forms a rich, velvety base, with nutty depth from the Gruyère softened by the mascarpone’s gentle tang. A drizzle of honey adds subtle sweetness, while ground black pepper brings a quiet warmth that ties everything together.
Finished with a garnish of fresh mint leaves, each sandwich gets a bright, aromatic lift that keeps every bite light and refreshing.
These tea sandwiches feel right at home at brunches, showers, or afternoon tea—simple ingredients coming together in a quietly luxurious way.
Author: Tea Time Magazine May/June 2019
Servings 12 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup freshly grated Gruyère cheese
- ¼ cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 slices white bread
- 2 large Anjou pears
- ¾ pound prosciutto thinly sliced
- Garnish: fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together cheeses, honey, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of cheese mixture onto each bread slice.
- Using a Y-shaped peeler, peel pears. Using a sharp knife, cut pears in half lengthwise.
- Avoiding the core, cut halves into ¼-inch-thick slices.
- Arrange pear slices in a single layer on 4 bread slices.
- Top pear layer with prosciutto.
- Cover with remaining bread slices, spread side down.
- Using a serrated bread knife in a gentle sawing motion, trim and discard crusts from sandwiches.
- Cut each sandwich into 3 (3×1-inch) rectangles.
- Serve immediately, or cover with damp paper towels, place in an airtight container, and refrigerate until serving time.
- Garnish with mint, if desired.
Notes
Source: https://teatimemagazine.com/prosciutto-pear-tea-sandwiches/