Pastel Party Sandwiches

This is my twist on a retro classic! In pretty pastels, these little sandwiches are not only beautiful, but taste fresh and delicious! Ask your local bakery about customizing your favorite color into this classic party favorite!
~Amy

Each sandwich is made with garden fresh ingredients, elegant cheese, and soft pretty pastel colored bread. Making a beautiful ribbon sandwich.

Pastel Party Sandwiches

Heat Roasted Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Orange Olive Oil Drizzle Pastel Party Sandwhiches

1/2 loaf pastel green sandwich bread, sliced lengthwise, ends removed,

1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed
4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
4 oz whipped cream cheese
2 tbsp sour cream
Sciabica’s Orange Olive Oil, or olive oil with fresh orange zest
Fresh cracked pepper and seas salt

Heat oven to 425

Place asparagus on parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with fresh cracked pepper and sea salt. Cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp tender.

In a medium sized bowl, mix together cheeses.

To assemble:
On the bottom layer, spread the cheese evenly all the way to the edges. Top with a single layer of asparagus. Drizzle with orange oil, adding fresh cracked pepper if desired. Repeat again. Sandwich should have two layers of filling and three layers of bread. Trim sides, and cut with a sharp serrated knife into desired shapes. Cover with a lightly dampened cloth and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Makes 8 servings

French Herb Cheese, Radish and Black Pepper Pastel Party Sandwiches

1/2 loaf pastel orange sandwich bread
1/2 pound radishes, grated
Fresh pea shoots, trimmed

8 oz whipped cream cheese
3 tbsp creme fraiche
1 1/2 tsp minced scallions or green onion
1 1/2 tsp minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp minced fresh dill
1/2 tsp lemon juice

In a medium sized bowl, mix together cheese and creme fraiche. Stir in herbs and lemon juice.

To assemble:
On the bottom layer, spread the cheese evenly all the way to the edges. Top with a layer of radish. Add a thin layer of pea shoots, and fresh cracked pepper. Repeat again. Sandwich should have two layers of filling and three layers of bread. Trim sides, and cut with a sharp serrated knife into desired shapes. Cover with a lightly dampened cloth and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Makes 8 party sandwiches

Fresh Strawberry Mascarpone and Cream a Pastel Party Sandwiches

1/2 loaf pastel pink sandwich bread

4 oz mascarpone
4 oz whipped cream cheese
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 cup fresh strawberries chopped
1/4 pound sliced strawberries

In a medium sized bowl, mix together cheeses. When well blended, ad the chopped strawberries.

To assemble:

On the bottom layer, spread the cheese evenly all the way to the edges. Top with a thin layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat again. Sandwich should have two layers of filling and three layers of bread. Trim sides, and cut with a sharp serrated knife into desired shapes. Cover with a lightly dampened cloth and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Makes 8 party sandwiches

Recipes by Amy Richardson