Prepare to elevate your next gathering with these irresistible bite-sized delights that will have your guests swooning! Imagine a creamy, crunchy, and utterly sophisticated finger sandwich that combines the rich nuttiness of pecans with the tangy sophistication of olives – all nestled between perfectly trimmed bread slices. These elegant Olive Pecan Reception Finger Sandwiches are not just a snack; they're a culinary experience that transforms ordinary entertaining into an extraordinary celebration of flavors and textures.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped olives
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 12 slices of bread
Instructions
- Remove cream cheese from refrigerator and allow to soften at room temperature for approximately 15 minutes to ensure easy mixing.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped olives, and chopped pecans. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and create a smooth, consistent spread.
- Lay out bread slices on a clean, flat work surface. Using a butter knife or offset spatula, spread the olive-pecan cream cheese mixture evenly across 6 bread slices, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.
- Carefully place the remaining 6 bread slices on top of the spread slices, creating sandwich pairs.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, carefully trim the crusts from each sandwich to create neat, uniform finger sandwiches.
- Cut each crustless sandwich diagonally into triangles or rectangles, creating approximately 4 smaller finger sandwiches per original sandwich.
- Arrange the finger sandwiches on a serving platter, optionally garnishing with additional chopped pecans or olive slices for visual appeal.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, ensuring sandwiches remain fresh and the cream cheese mixture stays firm.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for smooth, easy mixing. Cold cream cheese can create lumpy spreads.
- Ingredient Uniformity: Chop olives and pecans into consistent, small pieces to ensure even distribution and a balanced bite in every sandwich.
- Bread Selection: Use fresh, soft white bread for the most delicate texture. Day-old bread can make your sandwiches slightly dry.
- Crust Cutting Technique: Use a sharp serrated knife and gentle, steady pressure when trimming crusts to achieve clean, precise edges.
- Make-Ahead Magic: These sandwiches can be prepared several hours in advance and refrigerated, making them perfect for stress-free entertaining.
- Garnish with Flair: Sprinkle extra chopped pecans or olive slices on the platter for a professional, restaurant-style presentation.
- Keep Cool: Always refrigerate these sandwiches until serving to maintain their firm texture and food safety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 35mg
