These are the canapés our food writer will be making this Christmas
Starting to plan your Christmas party celebrations? Top of the list should be some delicious Christmas canapés to keep hunger at bay.
These mini bites are essential for any festive gathering, whether that be a glass of fizz with a smoked salmon blini on Christmas eve, or moreish carbonara arancini for a group of friends.
Whether you're looking for easy, throw-together snacks for last-minute guests, or something to tide party people over until the main event on the big day, we've got inspiration for every festive scenario.
Keep reading for our curated selection of elegant, easy Christmas canapés...
Best Christmas canapé recipes
Smoked salmon and cream cheese blinis
Smoked salmon and cream cheese blinis are the ultimate festive canapé, made even better with a glass of fizz alongside. To make this bite extra luxe, we've added a dollop of caviar.
Pani puri
Crisp, light and spicy; pani puri are a fun self-assembly option for a Christmas canapé spread. You can mix up the fillings to suit different dietary requirements, too.
Fennel, Parma ham and burrata bruschetta
Who can resist a crunchy shard of sizzled Parma ham? Not us. Layered with creamy burrata and fragrant roasted fennel, this elegant nibble pairs perfectly with Italian-style aperitifs.
Mini bacon pancakes
Turn the American diner breakfast classic into a cute party bite with this simple recipe. Make this recipe extra festive by adding a pinch of cinnamon to the pancake batter.
Parsnip and smoked salmon rösti with dill and horseradish crème fraîche
Swap blinis for deliciously nutty mini parsnip röstis in this scandi-inspired Christmas canapé recipe. For a speedy shortcut, mix ready-made horseradish into cream cheese to make the base.
Coronation chicken potato skins
These flavour-packed stuffed potato skins are perfect for festive celebrations. You can make the filling and skins ahead of time and preheat and assemble just before your guests arrive.
Chicken curry bao
Bao are the most delicious snack. Soft, fluffy steamed buns filled with a fragrant chicken curry, they're a gourmet alternative to more traditional festive nibbles.
Carbonara arancini
Turn a crowd-pleasing pasta dish into a delicious party snack with this simple recipe. The finishing flourish? A generous grating of fresh Parmesan.
Prawn, mango and cucumber on crispy pitta chips
Take inspiration from a classic prawn cocktail with this fresh, simple recipe. If you don't have time to make the pitta chips, try using ready-made tortilla chips.
Mini hot chicken sandwiches
Turn everyone's favourite guilty pleasure into a fun party nibble with this simple recipe. The gherkins are essential, so don't skip them!
Bombay potato croquettes
Crispy croquettes are always a winner. Our version takes inspiration from spicy, fragrant Bombay potatoes and is perfect with a selection of tangy dips and raitas.
Chicken spring rolls
The combination of juicy chicken, warming Chinese five spice powder and crunchy vegetables makes our recipe for spring rolls a winner every single time. Our dips of choice? Simple soy and fiery chilli sauce.
Hot honey ricotta toasts with figs and Parma ham
This throw-together recipe is perfect for last-minute festive gatherings. If you can't find fresh figs, roasted grapes would work wonderfully, too.
Aubergine hummus with chilli carrot spears
This easy veggie snack is fresh, spicy and unctuous all in one go. Make the hummus ahead of time to get prepared, then roast the carrots just before your party people arrive.
Pierogi with soured cream and chives
These delicious little dumplings require slightly more effort to prepare than most nibbles, but the cheesy filling and sweet, sticky caramelised onions are absolutely worth it.
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