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18 Christmas finger food recipes your guests will love

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Planning a Christmas party menu can get quite stressful, especially when you need to serve up nibbles on top of the mains and dessert. But the good news is there are plenty of options that can be easy to make and enjoyed by all kinds of guests – including kids. Here, we’ve rounded up the best 18 Christmas finger food recipes for you to serve at your next party.

1. Sausage roll wreath with oozy camembert

This Christmas-themed sausage roll wreath adds interest and colour with an oozy camembert in the centre.

Wow the crowd with this edible wreath of pork and veal sausage rolls, that also makes the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas table.

2. Prawn, avocado and sesame bites

Prawn, avocado and sesame bites.
(Credit: Andre Martin)

Give seafood canapés an Asian twist with wonton wrappers and sweet chilli sauce. Serve on ceramic spoons for a refined touch!

3. Sticky jerk lamb skewers

Sticky jerk lamb skewers.

Christmas doesn’t get much more Aussie tahn 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.

4. Pigs in blankets

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.

5. Salmon croustades

Salmon croustades.
(Credit: Andre Martin)

Meaning ‘little cups’, these croustades look fancy and will certainly impress the guests. But don’t worry, these are easy to make.

6. Beef, fig and pistachio sausage pies

Put a twist on sausage rolls with dried figs, pistachios and triangular shapes.

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!

7. Lime and lemongrass barbecue prawn skewers

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!

8. Arancini

Arancini means 'little orange', which gives you an idea of the size to make them.

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.

9. Spinach, feta and lemon pasties

Spinach, feta and lemon pasties.
(Credit: Pablo Martin)

For effortless entertaining serve these pastries as party of a mezze platter (with everything else bought at the store!).

10. Popcorn chicken with aioli

Popcorn chicken with aioli.

Bite-sized pieces of chicken that’s crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside!

12. Olive and goat’s cheese bites

Olive and goat’s cheese bites.
(Credit: Andre Martin)

Use delicious Australian cheeses and a generous hint of spice to entertain the vegetarian way.

13. Scrumptious grissini sticks

Scrumptious grissini sticks are an easy finger food to make for parties, and look great.
(Credit: Andre Martin)

So simple, so continental. Use glasses to serve grissini at varying heights for added interest.

14. Cheese croquettes

Cheese croquettes.
(Credit: Andre Martin)

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!

15. Lamb, macadamia and mint sausage rolls

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!

16. Caramelised onion tarts

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.

17. Pork and cranberry-glazed meatball skewers

Pork skewers are great for Christmas nibbles.

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. 

18. Rare roast beef canapes with horseradish cream

Rare roast beef canapes.

Jazz up your finger food with star-shaped sourdough toasts made with cookie cutters. These cuties will disappear fast!

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