10 quick Christmas canapé ideas
Spend more time with friends and less time in the kitchen during the party season with our quick and easy Christmas canapés - all made in 10 minutes or less
No party is complete without delectable finger food to accompany those Christmas cocktails. We've put together our tastiest nibbles that can be made in 10 minutes or less, to eliminate stress and release you from kitchen captivity.
From smoked salmon platters to easy bean dips and stuffed mini peppers, keep guests in the festive mood with our selection of quick finger food. Now try our Christmas canapés you can make ahead, healthy Christmas canapé recipes, vegetarian Christmas canapé recipes and our best ever vegan Christmas party food.
10 quick Christmas canapé ideas
1. Hot smoked salmon & beetroot platter
This platter is a simple assembly-job ready for guests to dunk into with crusty bread. It's packed with flavour and texture from the crunchy walnuts, delicate hot-smoked salmon and earthy beetroot.
2. Bean & feta dip
Transform a can of white beans into this creamy dip with feta, garlic and lemon juice. Serve with crudités or crispy pitta chips for scooping.
3. Stuffed peppadews
Speedy, low-fat and gluten-free, these please-all peppers are an ideal last-minute fix. Peppery rocket and grilled artichoke topped with salty feta go well with the sweetness of these tiny South American firecrackers. Pop open a jar of peppadews and you're halfway there!
4. Serrano-wrapped pear with goat's cheese
These fresh and fancy nibbles are simple to assemble and really look the part on a platter. All you need are four ingredients and a few cocktail sticks to create seasonal serrano-wrapped pear with goat's cheese.
5. Feta and cucumber bites
The king of quick canapés, cucumber bites look oh-so decorative. The fresh crunch of the cucumber combined with a creamy garlic, ricotta, dill and feta filling make these a must for your party platter.
6. Figs with goat's cheese, pistachios & honey
These throw-together canapés take just five ingredients and minutes to make. The combination of jammy figs, sweet pistachios and tangy goat's cheese will keep your guests coming back for more.
7. Scandi smoked salmon
Get the 'hygge' feeling this Christmas and go Scandinavian with your sharing board. Smoked salmon is a festive classic. Add dill, crunchy red onion, punchy horseradish and a squeeze of lemon for an irresistible starter people can help themselves to. To make it even easier, your soured cream mix can be made a day ahead and chilled.
8. Mini salt beef bagels
If you're a fan of seriously meaty finger food, these flavour-packed bagel bites are a great addition to any party table. Pickle your radishes with vinegar and a pinch of salt in advance, then throw them together just before the guests arrive.
9. Spanish tomato bread with jamón serrano
Make Spanish-style tapas in five minutes flat. The perfect accompaniment to Christmas drinks, this traditional treat is made with a quick salsa, slivers of jamón and slices of fresh baguette.
10. Thai spinach bites
You'll find fresh Thai flavours and crunchy chopped peanuts in these super-cute spinach bites. Ramp up the chilli and ginger for a little fire in the belly!
Take a look at our Christmas cheeseboard and Christmas buffet collection for finger foods and dig-in dishes.
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