Break out your best King’s English with these pretty appetizers, perfect for pairing with a classic cup of tea.
Cream Cheese-Olive Spread
Recipe: Cream Cheese-Olive Spread
This savory spread makes a nice partner for sweet tea treats.
Easy Monogrammed Cheesecake Bars
Recipe: Easy Cheesecake Bars
Pipe a pretty initial on these bars for a personal touch. Use lowercase letters for a modern look, or get fancy with cursive.
Bite-Sized Desserts
Recipes (left to right): Peanut Butter Truffles, Sweetheart Sugar Cookies, Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Caramels
Sweets for the sweet! These sweetheart-inspired dainty desserts will impress your guests.
Cheese Straws
Recipe: Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straws
Add a little spice to your celebration with these savory straws. Kick it up a notch by adding a little more red pepper.
Tea Cakes
Recipe: Tea Cakes
Southern tea cakes are all sugared-butter goodness! These buttery cookies are a classic Southern twist on the breadier British version.
Salted Caramel Strawberries
Recipe: Salted Caramel Strawberries
Swift and stylish, sweet and salty, these strawberry confections are the best of both worlds.
Lemon Tea Bread
Recipe: Lemon Tea Bread
This yummy, cake-like tea bread has a light lemon taste and is drizzled with a sweet citrus glaze.
Chocolate-and-Almond Macaroons
Recipe: Chocolate-and-Almond Macaroons
Prep these drop cookies in a snap! These fluffy coconut bites are made more elegant with a quick drizzle of chocolate.
Shortbread
Recipes: Raspberry Shortbread (left), Blue Cheese Shortbread Leaves, Peach Melba Shortbread Bars
The subtle taste of shortbread can be mixed with lots of different flavors—both savory and sweet—for a twist on a classic.
Tea Sandwiches
Recipes: Curried Chicken Tea Sandwiches (left), Blue Cheese-Walnut Finger Sandwiches
Made to serve a crowd, these slender sandwiches will rival other sweet treats as the star of the show.
Scones and Devonshire Cream
Recipe: Easy, Irresistible Scones with Mock Devonshire Cream
Scones and Devonshire Cream (also known as clotted cream) are essential staples for a proper tea party. This scone recipe is one of the easiest and best that we’ve ever tasted. With lots of simple variations, you’ll be sure to find the perfect pastry for your party.
