One of the best parts about tea sandwiches? The small bite-sized serving makes it the perfect chance to put really interesting flavors together and somehow (the cuteness? the small size?) means people give it a go when they otherwise might not. These sandwiches — made with sweet date paste, fresh mint, and tangy goat cheese on a cheee puff "bun" — are out of the ordinary but totally intriguing.
made without pancetta and thyme
pitted
room temperature
For the date paste: Combine dates, lemon juice and water in a small saucepan and cook until dates are soft, about 15 minutes. Stir to mash. Cool completely.
Date paste can be made up to 2 days ahead.
To assemble sandwiches: Slice all the gougeres in half so that the can be used like sandwiches. Spread a spoonfull of each the date paste and room temperature on all the sandwiches. Pile a few mint leaves onto each gougere, close with a toothpick, and serve.
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