30 Dainty Recipes to Serve for Afternoon Tea

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30 Dainty Recipes to Serve for Afternoon Tea1/29 Berry Tarts Test Kitchen Approved Mark Derse for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bring spring flavors together in these delectable miniature tarts. Raspberries and blueberries both work well with the whipped cream and lemon curd mixture—or choose your favorite berries instead. These sweet treats are great for a ladies tea, brunch or spring holiday celebration. —Mary J. Walters, Westerville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 241 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g

fiber), 2g protein

fiber), 2g protein. 2/29 Cucumber Party Sandwiches 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my favorite appetizers. We have lots of pig roasts here in Kentucky, and these small tea sandwiches are perfect to serve while the pig is roasting. —Rebecca Rose, Mount Washington, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 53 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 3/29 BLT Bites 109 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved BLT Bites Recipe photo by

I serve them at parties, brunches and picnics, and they’re always a hit

Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 20 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These quick hors d’oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at parties, brunches and picnics, and they’re always a hit. Even my kids love them! —Kellie Remmen, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed tomato: 113 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 4/29 Mexican Chocolate Walnut-Cherry Biscotti 3 Reviews Mexican Chocolate Walnut-Cherry Biscotti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1

hour 20 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a classic flavor in Mexican chocolate. They are very crunchy and are loaded with maraschino cherries and toasted walnuts. —Nancy C. Evans, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 208 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 5/29 Lemon Spiced Tea Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Spiced Tea Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min

Add a splash of lemon extract to take this drink delightfully over the top

Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cinnamon and honey really perk up the flavor of basic lemon tea. Add a splash of lemon extract to take this drink delightfully over the top. —Adeline Russell, Hartford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 64 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. The working class who couldn’t manage the midday break that afternoon tea entails used to enjoy high tea between 5 and 7 p.m. 6/29 Deviled Eggs 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE

FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Herbs lend amazing flavor to these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty variations that feature bacon, chipotle peppers and crab.—Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed egg half: 73 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 7/29 Macarons 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 30 macarons Go to Recipe From

They are part of our creative Christmas cookies collection every year

the Recipe Creator: Even when decorated simply—a sprinkle of sugar and a drizzle of icing—these stylish beauties will be the showstoppers on any Christmas cookie tray. They are part of our creative Christmas cookies collection every year. —Josh Rink, Photo Stylist Taste of Home Nutrition Facts: 1 macaron: 101 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 8/29 Shrimp Tartlets 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Tartlets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mini tart shells

You could also serve several as a fast, light meal

filled with a cream cheese mixture, topped with seafood sauce and shrimp make for a picture-perfect, tasty appetizer. You could also serve several as a fast, light meal. —Gina Hutchison, Smithville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 61 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 9/29 Apple & Cheddar Mini Scones 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple & Cheddar Mini Scones Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 32 scones Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because cheese and sage go so well with apples,

I decided to put them all in scones

I decided to put them all in scones. These mini treats make a fall weekend brunch, tailgate or party even more fun. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 mini scone: 109 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 10/29 Bruschetta 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garlic Tomato Bruschetta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I drew inspiration from my grandma’s recipe for this garden-fresh bruschetta. The crisp bread and tomato goodness make a

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

great party appetizer, but the dish also works alongside your favorite Italian entree. —Jean Franzoni, Rutland, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 77 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 11/29 Apple Cider Doughnut Holes 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Cider Doughnut Holes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Their light, tender texture and apple cider flavor make these small bites a big hit! My mom made them

every year as soon as the weather turned cool

every year as soon as the weather turned cool. I carry on the tradition, and the aroma always brings back cherished memories. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 doughnut hole: 71 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/29 Garlic-Herb Mini Quiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 45 mini quiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a wonderful way to impress guests? You’ve got it—and you need only five ingredients to make these tasty apps!

—Josephine Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 mini quiche: 31 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 13/29 Rosemary Shortbread Cookies 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rosemary Shortbread Cookies Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Five simple ingredients, including fresh rosemary, create these tender, delicate sweets. —Amavida Coffee, Rosemary Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 42 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber),

15/29 Honey-Citrus Iced Tea Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Citrus Iced Tea Recipe

0 protein. 14/29 Orange Dream Mini Cupcakes 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Orange Dream Mini Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The bright taste of these cute cupcakes reminds me and my friends of orange-and-vanilla frozen treats. —Jen Shepherd, St. Peters, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 mini cupcake (calculated without colored sugar): 96 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 15/29 Honey-Citrus Iced Tea Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Citrus Iced Tea Recipe

Using honey instead of sugar adds a sweet touch

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A frozen orange or lemon slice in the glass looks pretty and helps keep this refreshing punch nice and cold. Using honey instead of sugar adds a sweet touch. —Sheila Bradshaw, Columbus, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 124 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit. 16/29 Hazelnut Madeleine Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Hazelnut Madeleine Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These soft, cakelike cookies have a delicate hazelnut flavor—perfect for making great memories! They’re baked in the distinctive shell-shaped madeleine pan, available in kitchen specialty stores. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 103 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 17/29 Smoked Salmon Egg Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Salmon Egg Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

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