We bring you excellent canapé recipes full of inspiration! Enjoy them on New Year’s Eve with friends, for example.

Whether you want sandwiches or canapés, you should always have great recipes!

Ours are fun, innovative, and full of flavors that play together.

And if you need to know what these little treats are and what spreads to use or decorate them?

We will tell you all this at the end of the article.

Smoked Salmon Canapés

Smoked salmon canapés are a quick, easy and elegant appetizer with only 8 ingredients. And you can make this delicious appetizer in only about 15 minutes!

Ingredients

Canapés

• 12 slices white or whole wheat toast (thinly sliced)
• olive oil

Spread

• 3 tablespoons minced red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill, or more to taste, plus additional dill sprigs for garnish
• 4ounces cream cheese at room temperature
• 4ounces smoked salmon
• 2 – 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

• salt and pepper for the taste

Method

• Preheat the oven to 450°F. (This is only to toast the bread; you can use a toaster oven instead if desired.)
• Remove the crusts from the toasted bread.
• Roll out each slice of bread as thin as possible using a rolling pin.
• Using a round cookie cutter, cut out 2 circles from each slice.
• Brush the bread rolls with olive oil or spray each side with olive oil.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes.
• Place the room-temperature cream cheese in a small bowl. Mash the cream cheese with a fork until it’s smooth.
• To the bowl of cream cheese, add the minced dill and two tablespoons of minced red onion (reserving the remaining tablespoon of red onion for garnish). Add 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Use the fork to mash the ingredients together until evenly combined. 
• Spread the cream cheese on the toasted bread. Garnish each canapé with a few pieces of minced red onion and a small sprig of dill. For best results, serve immediately.

Homemade Halloumi Fries

Have you tried halloumi fries yet? These homemade halloumi sticks are easy to make and delicious. All you need to make this halloumi recipe are just three ingredients!

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb halloumi cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (for breading)
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup olive oil (for frying)
• 3 tbsp za’atar (special seasoning mixture, you can replace with any favorite seasoning mix)
• Dips to serve (you can try to combine yogurt, sour cream, favorite seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper)

Method

• Cut the halloumi cheese into fries (rectangles).
• Mix the za’atar and breadcrumbs.
• Pour the olive oil into a small frying pan (6″) – there should be enough to cover the halloumi cheese fries about halfway, but not submerge them in olive oil.
• Dip the halloumi cheese fries in the egg. Dip in breadcrumbs and za’atar mixture. Dip in the egg again. Dip in the breadcrumbs and za’atar mixture one more time.
• Fry the halloumi cheese sticks in the frying pan for approximately 30 seconds on each side, 2 minutes total. Serve with the dip on a large plate.

Peach Crostini with Herbed Ricotta & Crispy Prosciutoo

This recipe for luxurious sandwiches with blue cheese and sweet fruit will enchant your taste buds. Check out our website for more blue cheese canapé inspiration!

Ingredients

• 1 (15-oz) container ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 slices of prosciutto, chopped

• The herbed ricotta
• 2 ripe peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
• Balsamic glaze for drizzling

Method

• Place the ricotta in a food processor and run the machine for a minute, occasionally stopping to scrape down the sides until it is fluffy and completely smooth. Add in the heavy cream and rerun the machine until incorporated. Add the herbs and a pinch of salt and pepper and process again to incorporate.
• Use immediately or place in an airtight container in the fridge until you are ready to use. Allow to sit at room temperature for a bit before using. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the chopped prosciutto and cook, stirring frequently, until it is crispy and rendered. Remove from the pan and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
• Grill or toast your bread. Spread the herbed ricotta generously on the crostini and top with the sliced peaches, crispy prosciutto, a drizzle of olive oil, balsamic glaze, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and additional fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

Wellington Sandwiches

 These little beef Wellington appetizers are so delicious they will surely wow your guests. Crispy dough makes terrific treats, so you shouldn’t miss these puff pastry canapés.

Ingredients

• package of puff pastry
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup mushrooms (finely chopped)
• A small bunch of thyme
• 4 tablespoons of white wine
• 1/2 cup beef (cut into cubes)
• Horseradish sauce or mustard

Method

• Preheat the oven to 390°F.
• Roll out the puff pastry.
• Cut out an even number of rounds with a slotted cutter.
•  Cut out an even number of rounds with a slotted cutter.
• Assemble the wheels so that there is an uncut wheel at the bottom and a bowl is formed.
• Bake them in the oven for 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp oil in a large pan and gently fry the shallots, mushrooms, and thyme for 10 minutes until soft.
• Pour in the wine and cook until the liquid evaporates. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over high heat.
• Fry the beef cubes until brown on all sides, about 1-2 minutes total.
• Spoon the mushroom mixture evenly into the bowls and top each with a cube of beef.
• Serve with a small dollop of horseradish or English mustard.

Truffle honey-roasted fig and pancetta crostini with gorgonzola

A canapé recipe of crunchy crostini topped with figs roasted in truffle honey, pancetta, and gorgonzola – because what more could you want in a dinner party nibble?

No need to worry; this sweet and salty option will completely disarm you after just one bite!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• baguette (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup gorgonzola dolce
• 1 tbsp truffle honey, plus a tiny bit extra for drizzling
• 1 tablespoon chili jam (chutney)
• 2 figs (chopped or fig chutney)
• 12 pancetta strips

Method

• Heat the oven to 390°F.
• Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil and season. Bake for around 8-10 minutes until crispy.
• Put the fig quarters into a baking tray, drizzle over 1 tbsp truffle honey, and mix with your hands to coat. Bake for 10 minutes or until soft and lightly caramelized. Set aside.
• Heat the grill to medium-high. Line a baking sheet with foil, then lay the pancetta strips on it. Lightly drizzle with the 1 tbsp truffle honey, then grill for 3-4 minutes until crisp and caramelized. Put on a wire rack to cool slightly.
• Spread each toasted baguette with gorgonzola, then top with half a crispy pancetta and a fig quarter. Drizzle over a little extra truffle honey (go easy!), then finish with a sprinkling of salt.
• Bon Appetite!

What are canapés?

Canapés are small, bite-sized treats usually served as appetizers at various events and social gatherings.

They are typically made using a variety of spreads and toppings, such as salmon, avocado, spicy cheese, or hummus, and can be decorated with a range of ingredients, such as cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, olives, caviar, salsa, or jalapeños.

Canapés are not only delicious but also visually appealing, and they are a great way to impress your guests while offering them a small but flavorful snack.

So why not let your creativity run wild and experiment with different flavors and textures to create the perfect canapé for your next event?