From sandwiches to mini cakes, these tea party recipes will look and taste great at your next event.

The best afternoons are spent around the table with sweet tea and good friends.

For centuries, the classic tea party has served as a time to decompress and simply enjoy the moment.

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Get comfy, because with these recipes and good conversation, youll want to stay a while.

Lemon dressing adds a trace of tangy freshness.

They look amazing on a tier serving stand, plus they’re ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Plus, they’ll look absolutely lovely in a glass bowl in the center of your tea table.

Boiled in sweet tea and spices, they pair wonderfully with tea and exude sophistication with their marbled look.

The subtly sweet mixture tastes just like cheesecake and is far easier and quickerno baking required.

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As an added bonus, they require minimal cleanup.

Mini Muffuletta Sandwiches

This traditional New Orleans sandwich has been described as a party in a bite.

Slices into quarters, these sandwiches make a classy and delicious addition to your tea party platter.

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Their crisp edges and soft centers are perfect for dipping in whatever tea you choose.

Mini Bourbon-And-Cola Bundt Cakes

Nothing says classic like a mixture of bourbon and cola.

In this recipe, we use the cocktail mix as a flavoring for delectable mini Bundt cakes.

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Light and fluffy whipped cream combines with sour cream to balance the sweetness of the sweet cherry pie filling.

This is a great bake-and-take recipe for any occasion.

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Want to impress at the next gathering?

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Serve a pile of classic cucumber tea sandwiches.

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Mini Muffuletta Sandwich

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Bourbon-And-Cola Bundt Cakes

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Mini Coconut-Key Lime Pies

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Southern Living Deviled Egg Dip in the bowl to serve

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Southern Living Blueberry Crumb Cake sliced on plates to serve

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Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches on a serving platter with a small plate of sandwiches beside

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