Olive Paste and Blue Cheese Canapi
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Olive Paste and Blue Cheese Canapés, the perfect fusion of bold flavors and elegant presentation. Featuring a creamy blend of tangy blue cheese and smooth cream cheese, paired with the rich, briny depth of olive paste, these bite-sized delights are layered on crispy crackers or crostini for the ultimate textural contrast. A finishing drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper, and a sprig of parsley highlight the gourmet feel of this 10-minute no-cook recipe. Ideal for cocktail parties or indulgent snacking, these canapés are a quick and easy way to impress your guests while introducing them to the sophisticated balance of flavors and freshness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams olive paste
- 100 grams blue cheese
- 50 grams cream cheese
- 24 pieces small crackers or crostini
- 12 sprigs fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and blue cheese together until smooth and well blended. If the blue cheese is crumbly, mash it slightly with a fork before mixing.
Spread a thin layer of olive paste onto each cracker or crostini.
Using a butter knife or piping bag, add a small dollop of the blue cheese mixture on top of the olive paste layer.
Drizzle a tiny amount of extra virgin olive oil over the assembled canapés for added flavor and shine.
Sprinkle each canapé with a light pinch of freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the taste.
Garnish with a small sprig of parsley for a burst of freshness and a pop of color.
Arrange the canapés neatly on a serving platter and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 456 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 75 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.
