3 Festive Canapé Recipes to Wow Your Guests

The festive season calls for elegant and easy-to-make canapés but with everything else going on around you, time is often at a premium. We have 3 delicious canapés that look impressive but won’t keep you stuck in the kitchen. These three festive ideas are perfect for entertaining, combining delicious flavours with minimal effort.

1. Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Blinis

Ingredients:

• 12 mini blinis (store-bought or homemade)
• 100g cream cheese
• 100g smoked salmon
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• Chives, finely chopped
• Freshly cracked black pepper

Method:

1. Spread a small amount of cream cheese on each blini.
2. Top with a thin slice of smoked salmon.
3. Add a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of black pepper.
4. Garnish with chopped chives for a finishing touch.

Perfect for pairing with a glass of Lady Sourmouth!

2. Mushroom & Walnut Pâté on Crostini

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 200g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 50g walnuts, toasted
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 crostini or toasted baguette slices

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan, then sauté the onions until soft. Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking until tender.
2. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and fresh thyme. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
3. Transfer the mushroom mixture and toasted walnuts to a food processor. Blend until smooth, seasoning to taste.
4. Spread the pâté over crostini and garnish with extra thyme.

A rich and earthy vegan-friendly option!

3. Goat’s Cheese & Cranberry Tartlets

Ingredients:

• 12 mini tartlet shells (store-bought)
• 100g goat’s cheese
• 50g cranberry sauce
• Fresh rosemary sprigs

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
2. Spoon a small amount of goat’s cheese into each tartlet shell. Top with a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
3. Bake for 5-10 minutes until the cheese softens and the tartlets are warm.
4. Garnish with a small sprig of rosemary for a festive touch.

The perfect sweet-and-savoury bite for your holiday table, which pairs perfectly with Sir Christopher Berry Mixed Berry Kombucha!

These festive canapés are quick to make, visually stunning, and bursting with flavour—guaranteed to impress your guests this Christmas season!