Finger Sandwiches
These mouthwatering finger sandwiches are great for any picnic or party. The flavored cream cheese spread with different herbs give a unique taste, and has a nice crunch with every bite. The recipes are for four different sandwiches: Tomato, Cabbage, Cucumber and Pineapple. You can prepare one or all four of these varieties, as they are quite easy to make.
Ingredients
- 8 slice white bread firm
- 5 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 3 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 green chili, minced
- 1/2 tsp hari cilantro chutney
- 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped hara dhania
- 1 tbsp mint finely chopped podhina
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup cabbage finely chopped band gobhi
- 8 slices cucumber, thinly sliced
- 8 slices tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
- 2 pickled peperoncini, finely diced
Instructions
- Trim sides of each slice of bread. Set aside.
- Divide the cream cheese into four equal parts.
Tomato Sandwich
- To one part of the cream cheese add black pepper, 1 teaspoon ginger, mint leaves and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Spread cream cheese mixture onto 2 slices of bread. Place tomato slices and top with the other slice of bread to make the sandwich. Cut into 4 pieces, garnish with a dab of spread and put small piece of tomato.
Cabbage Sandwich
- To one part of the cream cheese add cabbage, 1 tablespoon of cilantro, 1 teaspoon ginger, half of the green chili (adjust to taste) and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Spread mixture onto one slice of bread and top with another slice to make sandwich. Cut into 4 pieces and garnish with a dab of the spread.
Cucumber Sandwich
- To one part of the cream cheese add Hari Cilantro Chutney. Mix well.
- Spread cream cheese mixture onto 2 slices of bread. Place cucumber slices and top with the other slice of bread to make the sandwich. Cut into 4 pieces, garnish with a dab of spread and a sliver of cucumber.
Pineapple Sandwich
- To one part of the cream cheese add pineapple, black pepper, 1 teaspoon ginger, pepperchini (adjust to taste), and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Spread mixture onto one slice of bread and top with another slice to make the sandwich. Cut into 4 pieces and garnish with a dab of the spread.
Notes
Tips:
You can easily prepare these finger sandwiches with yogurt if you prefer.
How to remove the water from yogurt, also known hung yogurt:
Place a muslin or cheesecloth over a strainer and pour yogurt to drain the water.Gently squeeze the yogurt to remove excess water, making sure not to let the yogurt drain through. Place a bowl underneath the strainer and place in a refrigerator for at least 6 hours to drain more water. Yogurt will become thick in consistency, just like cream cheese.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Shraddha
December 4, 2016 at 7:19 amI loved this recipe.. Can I make these and refrigiate it previous day of party ?
Manjula Jain
December 7, 2016 at 10:33 amSharddha, yes
beena
April 26, 2015 at 7:09 amThanks for sharing this great tip. I tried the cabbage spread with bagel too! it goes well with bread and bagel. Thanks so much.
Sk
April 25, 2015 at 8:13 amTry serving them in paper cupcake liners! They look soo preety if you get the colorful liners and are easy to eat for the guests.
Seema
June 26, 2014 at 1:36 pmHi Manjula,
Can I use buttermilk bread instead of white bread, please let me know.
Thanks!
Manjula Jain
June 28, 2014 at 12:59 pmSeema, it will be fine
Param Nandha
March 5, 2014 at 10:03 pmHi Manjula, I want to try this recipe; however, I wanted to make sure if cream cheese is suitable for vegetarian, and where I can buy it, and if not then what can be used instead of cream cheese. Morover, I also don’t know about pepper chini. could you please explain it.
Thanks
Param
Manjula Jain
March 5, 2014 at 11:02 pmParam,
Cream cheese is vegetarian, you can also use yogurt after you squeeze all the water, pepper chini is pickled mild pepper.
Kamlesh
February 24, 2016 at 9:01 amLove these sandwiches yummy my kids love them. Thank you Manjula Ji
Dipti
December 6, 2013 at 2:09 pmAwesome ….taste yummy
sunil
September 25, 2013 at 10:27 pmwht is peperoncini
Shweta
January 23, 2013 at 9:41 pmHi Aunty
I am planning to make these sandwiches for a party. Can they be made in advance (1 hour before serving) and these sandwiches should be served at room temperature or can be kept in fridge ?
Thanks
S
Manjula Jain
January 24, 2013 at 9:46 amShweta,
sandwiches can be made 1 hour before serving and can be served at room temperature.
Shweta
January 24, 2013 at 7:05 pmThanks very much. 🙂 🙂
Geeta
January 23, 2013 at 9:08 pmNamaste Majulaji,
I tried the finger sandwiches… all 4 of them and they were a huge hit. My guests and husband too liked them all. The pineapple one was appreciated a lot, though i missed the peperoncini in it. Thanks for the recipe !!!
Tejinder
November 24, 2012 at 1:03 amI want to thank you for the recipe of sandwich. I had made them for the Thanks Giving Dinner as an appetizer and they were the hit item of the evening. Keep up the good work.
Enjoy!!!
Usha
September 10, 2012 at 1:23 amI’ve seen many of your recipes.In this one I Have some doubts.Can we use toasted bread instead of raw bread? Is Ginger compulsory?Can we use plain cheese spread instead of cheese? please clarify my doubts.
Noted with thanks.
Dhara
March 1, 2012 at 9:53 pmHey Manjula Aunty,
Thanks for sharing this great recipe. Looks yum!
I see you’re using a firm bread here. I live in California and I’ve never come across such firm bread so far. I would love to use it for sandwiches. Would you mind sharing the brand of the bread you’re using here?
Thanks much!
Dhara
pankita
December 15, 2011 at 9:48 pmhey…..i want to know specific brand of bread which are good for indian sandwitch..and where i can get them in USA……..please .waiting for answer..thank u.
amritbir kaur batth
December 8, 2011 at 1:42 pmHi Aunti!
What wonderful sandwiches!I love it.I will try very soon.can I use whole wheat 12 grains bread instead of white bread.
thanks.
Reply.
Jaya
November 23, 2011 at 5:38 pmCould you please share the brand name of the cream cheese that you used? I see a lot of flavored cream cheeses in the market and can’t decide which one is best to use for these recipes?
Thanks!
Manjula Jain
November 23, 2011 at 11:52 pmJaya,
It should be plain cream cheese brand will not make any different; I do like to use Philadaphia cream cheese.
Jaya
November 25, 2011 at 1:01 pmThanks! I have to say I absolutely love your recipes. The Shahi paneer has been a huge hit with my husband and his friends already! I am planning a big dinner for a huge group tomorrow and 3 of the things I plan to make are from your recipes. Though I have not tried the others (other than Shahi Paneer), I am convinced that all of them would be good. Please keep more recipes coming!
Malli
October 27, 2011 at 10:02 amThe fingersandwiches are all so delicious. I love your idea for
replacing the cream cheese with greek yogurt or drained yogurt!! Thanks for sharing
leena
October 25, 2011 at 2:34 pmWhat wonderful ideas for sandwiches! I love them and can’t wait to try them…..I make one similar with a spread of cream cheese+Green peppers+Black olives and salt+pepper. You can add that too with these Finger sandwiches!
Mansi
October 13, 2011 at 10:14 amHello, Here you have very different dish of sandwich. i love it most..we have lots of options according to each and every one likes. i will try all very soon. you have very wonderful collection of recipes.
Thanx for sharing all this.
bijal
October 5, 2011 at 1:13 pmI tried your finger sandwiches at a recent party and everybody- kids and adults alike, loved them !!!
they are also very good for my daughters lunch box..
Thanks for the recipe
Sadaf Afshan
October 1, 2011 at 11:51 pmThese cute little sandwiches sound really tempting……….will try very soon.
krithiga
September 9, 2011 at 5:31 pmhi Aunty,
i tried cucumber sandwich…it was very nice..my daughter really enjoyed…thanks for sharing…!
Manjula Jain
August 30, 2011 at 10:16 amVidya,
Check the recipe on my web site. https://manjulaskitchen.com/cilantro-chutney/
anju gupta
August 24, 2011 at 3:56 amwhat is peperoncini ?
Tejal
August 12, 2011 at 1:14 pmi made the pineapple and cucumber sandwiches for a recent party…they were a hit…thank you!
Ananya
August 1, 2011 at 12:29 pmHello Aunty
I am a fan of yours. I tried these sandwiches on my sun’s birthday party for appetizer and everybody loved it. Thank you.
Ruchi
July 31, 2011 at 3:20 pmHello manjula ji
from where to get peperoncini ?
Creame cheese you are using is it 100% vegetarian ?
Yana
July 28, 2011 at 6:10 pmAunty
Will these sandwiches become soggy if made ahead of time for example, can they be made at 12pm to be consumed around 4 pm.
Manjula Jain
July 29, 2011 at 7:02 amYana,
They will be fine except tomato sandwich
nikki
July 27, 2011 at 7:31 amhello aunty….
i love your recipes… they are too good.. and can be made easily…i visit your website very often…. thank you so much for sharing such tempting recipes ..
Sasha
July 16, 2011 at 11:02 amManjulaji, lovely recipe! Can you please let me know how to make coleslaw sandwiches with mayo? Also, can you please show us subway sandwiches?
Thanks!
Rajini Yeru
July 15, 2011 at 11:17 amWOW !! This is sooo tasty !! and easy to make Thank u Aunty,your recipes are Awesome!
parshottam mathur
July 12, 2011 at 10:41 pmthis very testy yammy sandwiches. Thank you .we going to try
Neha Kumar
July 9, 2011 at 4:04 pmhello aunty,
i luv ur recipes,i hv a question bout cream cheese.like from which store i will get that?
Jaya
July 10, 2011 at 9:12 amNeha, in the US you can buy cream cheese (Philadelphia brand is very popular) at any American grocery store that has a milk and dairy section. Walmart superstores also sell it. You should be able to find it easily.
Neha Kumar
July 16, 2011 at 6:22 amthanks jaya.
lakshmi
July 9, 2011 at 9:37 amDear aunty
it looks good and yummy but where we can get pepperocini…..
Manjula Jain
July 9, 2011 at 1:10 pmLaxshmi,
Replace it with minced jalapeno or Serrano pepper
Mona
July 8, 2011 at 12:31 amHello aunty,
I tried the recipe and it was really very tasty and yummy. My family likes it so much. I also made so many desserts and they came out really good and in very first attempt. Thank u so much aunty. I luv the way u talk and make the recipe. God bless u. Please reply me so i will confirm it that u read my message.
Shalini Mittal
July 5, 2011 at 11:41 pmGOOD DOING, BUT I DON’T UNDERSTAND PEPPERCHINI. LOOKS GREAT AND NICE STUFF TO TRY.
Jaya
July 8, 2011 at 8:36 amShalini, it’s misspelled in the recipe. It’s actually “peperocini”. See the link to Wikipedia to explain. It’s basically just another type of hot pepper. It’s used more in Italian and Mediterranean cooking.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peperoncini
swann2b
July 5, 2011 at 11:34 amLooks great ! Can’t wait to try. Thank you !
Mina Joshi
July 5, 2011 at 3:24 amI love the selection of sandwiches. thanks for sharing your recipes.
Hari Chandana
July 5, 2011 at 12:54 amlooks absolutely tempting and amazing.. thanks for the delicious recipe.. Yummy !!