An Afternoon Tea Fit for Mother's Day
Photo by Christopher Testani1/12Prosciutto, Watercress, and Fontina Toasties
Slices of prosciutto are baked until crispy before being tucked into these warm, toasted finger sandwiches.
Greg Vore2/12Daniel Boulud's Madeleines
Sweetened with brown sugar and honey, all these classic French tea cakes need is a dusting of powdered sugar.
Patricia Heal3/12Smoked Salmon with Black Pepper Potato Chips and Lemon Crème Fraîche
Kettle-cooked potato chips provide a sturdy base for these quick and easy bites.
photo by Con Poulos4/12Whole Grain Cranberry-Apple Scones
Serve these tender scones warm, with plenty of butter and jam.
Randy Harris5/12Strawberries with Chamomile Cream
Infusing the cream with chamomile tea before whipping gives it a delicate, floral note that's a perfect match for fresh strawberries.
Romulo Yanes6/12Mini Shrimp Rolls
These two-bite rolls are a tea party-friendly riff on a New England favorite.
Marcus Nilsson7/12Sesame-Crusted Crab and Mango Tea Sandwiches
Dipping one cut side of each sandwich in sesame seeds adds just the right amount of crunch.
William Abranowicz8/12Parmesan Shortbread With Fennel and Sea Salt
These savory shortbread cookies are a surprising and fun addition to any tea party.
Photo by Lisa Hubbard9/12Mini Crab Cakes
These crab cakes can be baked in mini muffin pans up to 2 hours ahead—just rewarm them on a baking sheet before serving.
Vikas Khanna10/12Candied Rose Petal and Chocolate Cookies
Candied rose petals upgrade chocolate chip cookies to make them afternoon tea approved.
Con Poulos11/12Crustless Mini Quiches
Have fun getting creative with this bite-size quiches—swap in your favorite vegetables and cheese for the broccoli and cheddar that's called for.
Photo by Pornchai Mittongtare.12/12Tuna and Fava Crostini
For the best flavor, seek out olive oil-packed tuna for these springtime crostini.

Adina Steiman


Paula Forbes


