Planning a Christmas party menu can get quite stressful, especially when you need to serve nibbles alongside the mains and dessert. But the good news is that there are plenty of options that are easy to make and enjoyed by all kinds of guests – including kids.
Here, we’ve rounded up the best Christmas finger food recipes for you to serve at your next party.
01
Sausage roll wreath with oozy camembert
Wow the crowd with this edible wreath of pork and veal sausage rolls, that also makes the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas table.
02
Prawn, avocado and sesame bites
Give seafood canapés an Asian twist with wonton wrappers and sweet chilli sauce. Serve on ceramic spoons for a refined touch!
03
Sticky jerk lamb skewers
Christmas doesn’t get much more Aussie than feasting on lamb under the sun and this recipe makes it easy. Cook’s tip, if you have some time, leave the meat to marinate for a few hours for extra flavour.
04
Pigs in blankets
A glamorous twist on a finger food favourite, wrap chipolatas in streaky bacon, bake and serve with your Christmas lunch or dinner.
05
Salmon croustades
Meaning ‘little cups’, these croustades look fancy and will certainly impress the guests. But don’t worry, these are easy to make.
06
Beef, fig and pistachio sausage pies
Put a twist on sausage rolls with dried figs, pistachios and triangular shapes. Short on time? Make and freeze them early, then defrost on the day!
07
Lime and lemongrass barbecue prawn skewers
These lime and lemongrass BBQ prawn skewers will hit the spot on a hot summer day. Cook them up on the BBQ for Christmas lunch!
08
Arancini
Arancini means ‘little orange’, which is about the size of these ricotta balls – crunchy on the outside with a soft and savoury centre. With a choice of stuffings, you can make this popular Italian snack to suit everyone’s tastes.
09
Spinach, feta and lemon pasties
For effortless entertaining serve these pastries as party of a mezze platter (with everything else bought at the store!).
10
Popcorn chicken with aioli
Bite-sized pieces of chicken that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside!
11
Olive and goat’s cheese bites
Use delicious Australian cheeses and a generous hint of spice to entertain the vegetarian way.
12
Scrumptious grissini sticks
So simple, so continental. Use glasses to serve grissini at varying heights for added interest.
13
Cheese croquettes
Golden and crunchy on the outside, filled with soft and fluffy potato inside, these croquettes will keep you (and your guests) coming back for more!
14
Lamb, macadamia and mint sausage rolls
You can’t go past the winning flavour combination of lamb and mint, while the macadamias add a nutty Aussie touch. Give your sausage rolls the gourmet treatment with fancy homemade filling!
15
Caramelised onion tarts
The sweetness of caramelised onions alongside crumbled goat’s cheese makes these mini tartlets a delicious moreish bite that you need to serve at your next party.
16
Pork and cranberry-glazed meatball skewers
Elevate crowd-favourite meatballs to cocktail-party level by tossing through a glossy cranberry sauce and serving skewered with creamy brie, fresh parsley and succulent bacon.
17
Rare roast beef canapes with horseradish cream
Jazz up your finger food with star-shaped sourdough toasts made with cookie cutters. These cuties will disappear fast!
18
Quick and easy finger sandwiches
Combining creamy creme fraiche, zesty lemon, and fresh dill creates a flavour that pairs perfectly with smoked salmon.
19
Cob dip wreath
What could be better than a cob loaf on the table for Christmas?
20
Cheat’s mini quiches
Mini quiches are the perfect Christmas finger food. Bite-sized and delicious, you can make them for vegetarians or meat-lovers, and they can go from brunch to afternoon tea or a party or barbecue.
21
Bang-Bang prawns with sweet chilli mayo
This prawn recipe works great as an appetiser or as part of a party spread.
22
Karen Martini’s artichoke dip
Get the party started with this delicious veggie dip.
23
Easy peach and bocconcini flatbreads
Christmas entertaining doesn’t mean you have to make a three-course meal for your guests.
24
Baked brie pull-apart cob loaf
No one will go hungry if you serve this baked brie cobloaf with figs.
25
Prawn cocktail sliders
These mini burgers make the most of summery seafood, fresh lettuce and creamy avo!
26
Sticky-sweet air-fried cherry tomato crostini
Top golden garlic toasts with creamy ricotta, honey-roasted tomatoes and fresh basil to make this delicious cherry tomato crostini.
A little planning ahead will make a world of difference come Christmas Day. And you can prep the tart and the cream cheese ahead for these delicious Everything Bagel cups. Who knew Christmas entertaining could be so simple?
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