Quick Cheese Canapes

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Quick Cheese Canapés, a perfect blend of simplicity and gourmet flavor. Featuring crispy oven-toasted baguette slices brushed with olive oil, these bite-sized delights are layered with a creamy, seasoned cream cheese spread and topped with finely grated cheddar for a duo of cheesy richness. Finished with juicy cherry tomato halves and fragrant basil leaves, these canapés embody the perfect balance of textures and vibrant freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re ideal for last-minute gatherings or elegant party platters. Discover this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf baguette
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 200 grams cream cheese
• 100 grams cheddar cheese
• 8 whole cherry tomatoes
• 8 whole basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Slice the baguette into 16 thin slices (approximately 1 cm thick).

Step 3

Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the slices in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, until lightly golden and crisp. Remove and let cool.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the cream cheese with a pinch of salt and black pepper until smooth and well-seasoned.

Step 6

Grate the cheddar cheese and set it aside.

Step 7

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

Step 8

Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on each toasted baguette slice.

Step 9

Sprinkle a small amount of grated cheddar cheese on top of the cream cheese layer.

Step 10

Top each canape with half a cherry tomato and a fresh basil leaf for garnish.

Step 11

Plate the canapes neatly and serve immediately, or cover them lightly with plastic wrap until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	792.6 grams (792.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2218

Total Fat 130.00g	167%
Saturated Fat 60.80g	304%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.60g
Cholesterol 273mg	91%
Sodium 4482mg	195%
Total Carbohydrate 195.90g	71%
Dietary Fiber 9.10g	33%
Total Sugars 26.10g
Protein 66.30g	133%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 742mg	57%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 1232mg	26%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.7%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 35.3%