Perfect Xmas Appetizers for Holiday Parties
These festive appetizers are quick, easy, and customizable, making them perfect for holiday parties and gatherings. With seasonal flavors and simple ingredients, they’re sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
- Puff pastry
- Cream cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- Cranberry sauce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Bell peppers
- Celery
- Smoked salmon
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes. Place them on the baking sheet.
- Spread softened cream cheese on each puff pastry piece, then top with cranberry sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic powder, and fresh herbs. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Slice cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers. Arrange them around the dip for a colorful display.
- Spread cream cheese over crostini, top with smoked salmon, and garnish with dill and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
Prep ingredients ahead of time and assemble right before guests arrive to keep everything fresh. Chill puff pastry until ready to use for flakier layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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