Cut an “X” on the bottom of each tomato, just deep enough to pierce the skin.

Carefully place them in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, until the skin starts to lift up where cut. Remove from the pot and allow to cool for a minute.

Peel the skins off carefully with your fingers. Cut the tomatoes into quarters and remove the seeds.

In a food processor, combine the peeled and seeded tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped onion. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and spreadable. If it seems too runny, add a bit more cheese to thicken. Taste and adjust the onion amount if needed for flavor.

Spread a thick layer of the tomato mixture onto 4 of the bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.

Carefully cut the crusts off each sandwich. Then slice each sandwich into 4 small triangles or 3 rectangular finger sandwiches.

Arrange the tea sandwiches on a platter in a single layer. Serve and enjoy!