Classic Egg and Cress Sandwiches
Classic egg and cress sandwiches are a beloved British tea-time snack of softly boiled eggs, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard piled onto wholemeal bread with fresh garden cress. The Thermomix steams the eggs to a creamy yolk and chops the spring onions finely, so the filling comes together in minutes for lunch, picnics or afternoon tea.
About this recipe
Classic egg and cress sandwiches with the Thermomix TM7 are the ultimate quick lunch recipe that tastes of traditional British afternoon tea. This all-in-one kitchen machine steams the eggs in the Varoma until the yolks are just set and creamy, chops the spring onions finely without a knife or tears, and blends the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard filling into an even, silky mixture in seconds. The peppery bite of fresh garden cress against soft wholemeal bread makes these sandwiches a favourite for picnics, lunchboxes, children's parties and weekend brunches alike. Whether you are searching for egg sandwich recipes for the Thermomix, a vegetarian lunch idea or a speedy snack, the TM7 handles every step hands-free while you butter the bread. A pinch of ground cayenne and sea salt lifts the flavour, delivering café-quality sandwiches with minimal effort and hardly any washing up.
Preparation tips
- Use eggs that are slightly older rather than very fresh, as they peel much more easily after steaming in the Varoma, keeping the whites intact for a neat, creamy filling with the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
- Rinse the garden cress just before use and pat it thoroughly dry with kitchen paper, so the wholemeal bread stays crisp and the peppery flavour remains at its strongest when assembling the sandwiches.
- For a kid-friendly version, omit the ground cayenne pepper and Dijon mustard, and chop the spring onions extra finely in the mixing bowl so the texture stays mild and appealing to younger tastes.
Recipe variations
- Make it lactose-free by swapping the mayonnaise for a lactose-free or plant-based alternative and using your favourite dairy-free spread on the wholemeal bread; the egg, cress and spring onion flavours remain exactly the same.
- For a festive afternoon tea variation, cut the sandwiches into small triangles without crusts, add a few drops of truffle oil to the egg mixture and garnish with extra cress and a crack of black pepper for an elegant party bite.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Steaming - The Varoma of the Thermomix steams the eggs gently until the yolks stay creamy and just set. [Steaming]
- Chopping - The TM7 chops the spring onions in seconds without tears, giving an even filling texture. [Chopping]
- Mixing - The Thermomix blends mayonnaise and Dijon mustard with the eggs into a silky, uniform filling. [Mixing]
- Weighing - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs the mayonnaise directly in the bowl to the exact gram. [Weighing]
- Grinding - The Thermomix grinds sea salt and cayenne pepper into a fine seasoning that distributes evenly. [Grinding]
Ingredients
- water
- medium eggs
- spring onions
- mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- ground cayenne pepper
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- wholemeal bread
- cress