Finger food, snacks, small dishes, snack food, snacks - yes, a beloved child has many names. But regardless of what we call it, we probably all know what we are talking about. It not only satisfies our taste buds but also creates an atmosphere of community and festivities. Whether you are going to organize a dinner, party or wine evening is simple finger food perfect to serve. Either before you sit down at the dinner table as a little appetizers, or som snacks in the evening to keep the energy up. But what should you serve as snacks the next time guests come over? You no longer need to think! Here we have gathered our favorite recipes for simple snacks for the party and dinner in one and the same place!
Get inspired by 5 recipes for delicious & simple appetizers
Finger food is often consumed while standing, which makes it important that it is easy to eat and simple to handle. Therefore, you should ensure that the portions are small and easy to pick up with fingers or small utensils. Part of the charm of finger food is of course the opportunity to mingle and socialize while eating, so make sure your guests do not have to spend too much time handling the food. Check out our top 5 recipe for simple snacks här:
1. Stuffed tartlets with brie, fig jam, & fresh thyme
Ingredients:
Brie cheese
Fig jam
Fresh thyme
Instructions:
- Set the oven to 200 degrees
- Place the tart shells on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Place a slice of brie in each tart shell
- Heat in the oven for about 10 minutes
- Top with a dollop of fig jam & fresh thyme.
@mydorrehome Make our super easy and super tasty crustades for the next celebration 🥳 Here's how to do it: - Place the crustades on a baking sheet. - Place a piece of brie cheese in each crustade (works great with brie in a tube as well) - Heat in the oven, about 10 minutes at 200 degrees. - Top with fig jam and thyme sprigs. - Done! #mydorrehome #crustader #aptitretare #tilltugg #snacks ♬ Bymyside - Official Sound Studio
2. Crispy crostini with chèvre cream & blueberries
Ingredients:
Fresh cheese with goat cheese flavor
Frozen, thawed blueberries
Crostinis
Dried blueberries (optional)
Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions:
- Mix goat cheese with the thawed blueberries
- Place the mixed cream in a piping bag and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Place crostinis on a serving tray or nice cutting board
- Pipe the chèvre cream onto each crostini and top with dried blueberries & thyme.
@mydorrehome Treat your guests to a colorful appetizer that will impress! 😍 Crostini with goat cheese cream and blueberries 🫐🌱 Ingredients: 100g cream cheese with goat flavor 1/2 dl frozen, thawed blueberries 1 package of crostini Instructions: 1: Blend the goat cheese cream together with the thawed blueberries in a food processor or with an immersion blender. 2. Place the finished goat cheese cream in a piping bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 3: Pipe the goat cheese cream onto the crostini. For an extra touch, we garnished with dried blueberries and fresh thyme! 🌱😍 #tilltugg #studenten #recept #förrätt #snacks #snittar #plockmat ♬ original sound - ☆
3. Trendy butter board with pomegranate & pistachios
Ingredients:
Fresh bread
Room temperature butter
Red onion
Lemon zest
Pistachios
Fresh herbs
Pomegranate
Honey
Flingsalt
Pepper
Instructions:
- Spread the butter on a nice cutting board or cheese platter
- Sprinkle over your favorite toppings
Serve with fresh bread to dip in the butter
@mydorrehome Let the festivities begin with a butter board! 🧈 The perfect appetizer to treat your guests to 😍🙌 #mydorrehome #butterboard #snacks ♬ originalljud - mydorrehome
4. Creamy brie dip with walnuts & fig jam
Ingredients:
Brie
Walnuts
Fig jam
Crackers or chips
Instructions:
- Set the oven to 225 degrees
- Cut off the edges of the brie cheese
- Sprinkle walnuts & fig jam over the cheese.
- Cook in the oven for 6-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted
- Pour the melted cheese into a nice serving bowl or small suffle bowls
- Serve with crackers or chips to dip with
@mydorrehome How about brie cheese dip with walnuts and fig jam? 🍓 Here's how to do it: 1: Cut off the top of the brie cheese and make small cuts. 2: Top with walnuts and fig jam. 3: Bake in the oven at 225 degrees for about 6-10 minutes. 4: Serve together with salty crackers or chips and preferably some fresh strawberries! 🍓 5: Enjoy with a glass of bubbly! 🍾🥂 Have a nice weekend! ❤️ #brieost #ost #förrätt #fredagsmys #mydorrehome ♬ original sound - sydney
5. Fresh cheese & fruit skewers: 2 recipes for easy finger food
Recipe 1 - You need:
Wooden skewers
Melon
Feta cheese
Mint
Balsamic cream
Instructions:
- Alternate fruit, cheese, and fresh herbs on small wooden skewers.
- Post on a nice cutting board or a serving platter & drizzle with balsamic glaze
@mydorrehome Make the easiest snack for the party with us! 😍 #mydorrehome #kök #bar #living #snacks #food #mat #tips #kitchen ♬ original sound - nadim sakha
Recipe 2 - You need:
Wooden skewers
Strawberries
Minimozzarella
Basil
Balsamic cream
Instructions:
- Alternate fruit, cheese, and fresh herbs on small wooden skewers.
- Put up on a nice cutting board or a serving platter & drizzle with balsamic glaze
@mydorrehome Here comes the simplest snack for the party!🍓🍾 Perfect for the graduation reception or why not for Midsummer? 🌷🌼 You need: -Wooden skewers -Strawberries -Basil -Mini mozzarella #tilltugg #mat #grillat #bjudmat #enkelmat #recept ♬ Sergels torg - speed up songs
Bonus tip! Serve a cheese and charcuterie board as an appetizer or dessert
Of course, we can’t forget to mention the ultimate appetizer: the classic charcuterie board! A charcuterie or cheese board is always a hit at gatherings or as a dinner conclusion. Here you’ll find the ultimate guide on how to create the perfect cheese platter.