Four Fabulously Festive Party Canapés to Make this Christmas

Festive Cocktails & Canapés published by Ryland Peters & Small (£14.99) Photography © Ryland Peters & Small

December 2022

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These canapés are the perfect accompaniment to Christmas drinks

From parmesan and sweet paprika biscuits perfect for snacking with a glass of Champagne, to a more substantial canapé of flash-seared tuna on rye – you can’t go wrong with these delicious recipes.

HOME-MADE MINI OATCAKES WITH HONEY ROAST SALMON FLAKES & GINGER BUTTER

These crumbly homemade oatcakes, spread with a warming fresh ginger butter, and topped with roast salmon flakes make a deliciously indulgent and substantial canapé for winter parties.

PARMESAN & SWEET PAPRIKA BISCUITS

These delicate mouthfuls bring the classic cheese biscuit right up to date. They are smoky, dry and moreish and go perfectly with a glass of Prosecco. Be careful not to overcook them, or they may taste bitter.

CHEESE STRAWS

These cheese straws are the perfect accompaniment to a glass of chilled Champagne at a festive gathering. You can vary the recipe in a variety of ways, topping with seeds or spices, or adding chopped herbs or tangy blue cheese to the pastry.

FLASH-SEARED TUNA ON RYE WITH HORSERADISH & TARRAGON CREAM

Fresh tuna is complemented here by the sharpness of the horseradish and the aniseed pungency of tarragon. With the rye bread base, this is a substantial canapé.