Strawberry Sandwich For An Alice In Wonderland Afternoon Tea

Strawberry Sandwich For An Alice In Wonderland Afternoon Tea Party. Strawberry Sandwich, anyone!?! How yummy. Great for afternoon tea or even better, an Alice In Wonderland Inspired Afternoon Tea Party!

Strawberry sandwiches with a touch of class. Don’t you think so too? These fab sandwiches in true Alice in Wonderland style are not all that they seem. 

While they may look like white bread spread with butter and filled with salad they are actually made with thinly sliced white chocolate cake.

Topped with delicious olive oil white chocolate ganache flavoured with just a hint of chamomile tea, a thin layer of chocolate ‘grass’, fresh British strawberries, mint leaves and strawberry jam.

Pepped up with black pepper and orange blossom water. How cool? Strawberry Sandwich: Luxury Afternoon Tea. Guest recipe post, photos, and recipe created by Seasonal Berries.

Strawberry Sandwich For An Alice In Wonderland Afternoon Tea Party:

Strawberry Sandwich For An Alice In Wonderland Afternoon Tea Party. Enjoy a whimsical treat with these adorable Strawberry Sandwiches.

With a fun cake twist! Also, ideal for an afternoon tea party with an Alice in Wonderland theme. Don’t you think? Picture yourself enjoying these elegant sandwiches while sipping tea from delicate China cups at a nicely arranged table beneath the shade of a towering tree.

These sandwiches add a flash of colour and a hint of sweetness to your table because they are made with lush, juicy strawberries, fluffy, fresh cake.

Served on a whimsical platter and adorned with a dusting of powdered sugar, these are a delightful addition to any tea party, giving your guests the impression that they have fallen through a rabbit hole and into a magical realm.

Strawberry Sandwich For An Alice In Wonderland Afternoon Tea Party:

You Will Need:

Makes 15

The White Chocolate Cake:

• 100g/31/2oz good quality white chocolate, broken into pieces
• 100g/31/2oz plain flour
• 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of fine salt
• 85g/3 oz butter, at room temperature
• 100g/31/2 oz caster sugar
• 1 medium egg
• 85g/3oz soured cream
• 1 vanilla pod, slit lengthways and seeds scraped out of the pod

White Chocolate, Olive Oil and Chamomile Ganache:

• 3 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1 and a half tablespoon light olive oil
• 2 teaspoons runny honey
• Pinch of salt
• 1 chamomile tea bag
• 100g/31/2 oz pack good quality white chocolate, finely chopped

The White Chocolate ‘Grass’:

• 200g/7 oz good quality white chocolate, broken into pieces
• 1 teaspoon powdered wheatgrass

Strawberry Jam:

• 100g/31/2oz strawberry jam
• Large pinch roughly crushed black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon orange blossom water

To Finish:

• 200g/7oz small British strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced crossways
• 15g/1/2 oz pack fresh mint, leaves torn from the stems

Strawberry Sandwich For An Alice In Wonderland Afternoon Tea Party:

To Make The Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 180oC/160oC fan assisted/Gas Mark 4. Cut a large piece of non-stick baking paper a little larger than a 30 x 20 x 5cm/12 x 8 x 2inch shallow cake tin or a roasting tin with the same base measurement. Snip diagonally into the corners then press the paper into the tin so that the base and sides are lined with paper.
2. Add the chocolate to a bowl, set over a saucepan of gently simmering water and leave until melted. Mix the flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl and set aside.
3. Add the butter and sugar to a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 4-5 minutes, scraping down the sides from time to time until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg then the soured cream and vanilla until smooth. Gradually mix in the flour then fold in the melted chocolate.
4. Spoon the mixture into the lined tin and spread into an even layer. Bake for 17-20 minutes until pale golden on the top and the cake springs back when pressed lightly with a fingertip. 
5. Leave to cool in the tin.

To Make The Ganache:

1. Add the cream, oil, honey and salt to a small saucepan. Snip the top off the teabag and add the tea to the pan, bring just to the boil take off the heat and leave to infuse for 5 minutes. Add the chocolate to a bowl, bring the cream mixture back to the boil then pour through a fine sieve over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted. Cover with clingfilm and chill well in the fridge until thick enough to spread.

For The White Chocolate ‘Grass:

The White Chocolate ‘Grass:

1. Melt the chocolate in a bowl over simmering water as before. Stir in the wheatgrass powder. Spread over a large sheet of non-stick baking paper or sheet of acetate set on a baking sheet until a rectangle a little larger than the size of the cake tin. Stick the edges of the paper or acetate to the baking tin with a little melted chocolate to stop it curling. Chill in the fridge.

For The Jam:

1. Mix all the ingredients together and chill in the fridge.

When Ready To Assemble The Sandwiches:

When Ready To Assemble The Sandwiches:

1. Lift the cake from the tin, peel away the paper then cut into 3 thin 30cm/10 inch strips. Cut a very thin slice from the top, bottom and sides of the cake to remove the brown crust. Cut each strip into 5 squares then each square into 2 triangles. Spread half the triangles with the chilled ganache. Trim the edges of the white chocolate ‘grass’ with a hot knife then cut into triangles the same size as the cake, wiping and warming the knife to make cutting easier. 
2. Lift chocolate triangles onto the cake triangles with a palette knife. Top with the sliced strawberries and mint leaves. Spread the remaining cake triangles with the jam and add these jam side downwards. Arrange on non-stick baking paper, wrap and tie with string to resemble a savoury sandwich and chill in the fridge until ready to serve or up to 2 hours.

Cooks Tips Strawberry Sandwich For An Alice In Wonderland Afternoon Tea Party:

1. The cake, ganache and white chocolate ’grass’ can all be prepped the night before. Wrap the cake in clingfilm still on the baking paper to stop it drying out. White chocolate can also be coloured with a little finely ground green tea leaves.

Strawberry Sandwich For An Alice In Wonderland Afternoon Tea Party:

Strawberry Sandwich: Luxury Afternoon Tea. About this post -This is a guest recipe post. Recipe, and photo credit by Seasonal Berries.

Strawberry Sandwich For An Alice In Wonderland Afternoon Tea Party. So what do you think? Do you also fancy making some of these sandwiches with a twist?

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 Secondly, Queen of Hearts’ Tarts. The Queen of Hearts famously orders tarts to be made, but they are stolen by the Knave of Hearts, leading to a trial. Si how about some Queen Of Hearts Jam Tarts?

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Also, My Alice In Wonderland Inspired Pinterest Board:

Firstly, Alice In Wonderland Inspired Pinterest Board. Embark on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole with “Alice in Wonderland.” Join Alice as she encounters eccentric characters, from the Mad Hatter to the Cheshire Cat, in a fantastical realm of imagination.

Delve into Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale of curiosity, absurdity, and the magic of childhood wonder. Pin me for a spark of inspiration that ignites your imagination and fuels your creativity. Alice In Wonderland Inspired.

Secondly, Alice In Wonderland Outfits Pinterest Board: Alice In Wonderland Outfits Pinterest Board. Also dive into a whimsical world of fashion with my Alice in Wonderland Outfits Pinterest board. Curate enchanting ensembles also inspired by characters like Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts.

So explore playful accessories, bold prints, and also fantastical designs, inviting you to embrace the magic of Wonderland in your wardrobe. Pin me for a spark of inspiration that ignites your imagination and fuels your creativity. Alice In Wonderland Outfits Pinterest Board.

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