Caviar Butter Radish Tea Sandwiches
Serves 20
25 mins prep
270 mins Chill
295 mins total
With Downton Abbey - The Grand Finale around the corner, I was in the mood to make the ultimate tea party sandwich recipe and these Caviar Butter Radish Tea Sandwiches are spectacular!
Finely chop the chives. With a mandoline slicer or knife, shave the radishes very thin and then slice in half. Pat dry EXTREMELY well - any excess water will make your butter watery and we don't want that .
Cube the butter and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 5-10 seconds at a time until softened but not melted. Take your softened butter and whisk in olive oil, lemon zest and salt.
Line a half baking sheet with parchment paper. Start with a thin, even layer of radish slices, just enough to cover the surface. Sprinkle chives on top. Add a few spoonfuls of butter on top and spread into a thin layer, enough to make the radishes stick.
Repeat with a second thicker layer - the remaining radishes spread evenly, sprinkle the rest of the chives and the remainder of the butter smoothing it evenly over the top.
Chill it uncovered in the fridge for 30 minutes until set. Add another layer of parchment on top and gently press with a second half baking sheet to compact it slightly. Return to the fridge and let it chill for 4-6 hours.
When ready to serve, trim the crusts off your brioche slices and cut each one into quarters to make squares. In a skillet, fry brioche slices in a little olive oil until toasty.
Lay the butter topside down on a cutting board and remove the baking sheet and parchment paper. Cut the butter slab into squares that match the size of your brioche. Top each toast with the butter and serve with a dollop of caviar on top and that is it.
