Lyns Tasty Cheese Canapes
Brighten up your appetizer spread with Lyn's Tasty Cheese Canapés, the perfect bite-sized indulgence for any occasion! These effortless yet elegant canapés combine the creamy goodness of seasoned cream cheese with the sharp tang of freshly grated cheddar, all layered atop crispy mini crackers. Juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant fresh basil add a burst of color and freshness, while a drizzle of olive oil ties everything together for an irresistibly flavorful finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this recipe is ideal for last-minute gatherings or as a sophisticated snack. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual get-together, these cheese canapés will be the star of the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces Mini crackers
- 200 grams Cream cheese
- 100 grams Cheddar cheese
- 12 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 12 pieces Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Lay the mini crackers out in a single layer on a serving platter.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, black pepper, and salt. Mix until smooth and evenly incorporated.
Using a butter knife or piping bag, spread or pipe a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cracker.
Grate the cheddar cheese and sprinkle a generous pinch over the cream cheese on each cracker.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Place one cherry tomato half on each canapé, cut side down, to secure it.
Gently tear each fresh basil leaf in half and tuck a piece under the tomato on each canapé for a pop of color and freshness.
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the top of the canapés just before serving to enhance the flavors.
Serve immediately and enjoy Lyn's tasty cheese canapés!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.6 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 214 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 79 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
