Delia Smith Christmas Canapes

Delia Smith’s Christmas Canapés is made with cocktail blinis, eggs, soured cream or crème fraîche, chives, shallot, butter, and lumpfish caviar. This delicious canapé recipe creates a tasty appetizer that takes about 20 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 16 people.

Delia Smith Christmas Canapes Ingredients

• 1 x 135g pack (4.8 oz) of 16 cocktail blinis
• 3 eggs
• 1 rounded tablespoon (15 ml) soured cream or crème fraîche
• 1 rounded tablespoon (15 ml) fresh snipped chives
• 1 medium-sized shallot, peeled and very finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter, melted
• 1 x 50g jar (1.76 oz) lumpfish caviar (or Arenkha)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make Delia Smith Christmas Canapes

1. Prepare the Eggs: Place the eggs in cold water and bring to a fast boil. Boil for 7 minutes, then cool under cold running tap water. Peel the eggs, mash them in a bowl with a fork, season with salt and pepper. Mix in the soured cream or crème fraîche, chives, and finely chopped shallot.
2. Prepare the Blinis: Preheat the grill to high for 10 minutes. Brush the blinis lightly with melted butter on both sides. Arrange the blinis on a baking tray. Grill for 1½ minutes on each side until golden and slightly toasted.
3. Assemble the Canapés: Let the blinis cool. Divide the egg mixture equally among the blinis, using a heaped teaspoon for each. Top each with an equal quantity of caviar.

Recipe Tips

• Use fresh chives: For the best flavor, use fresh chives instead of dried ones. Snip them just before adding to the egg mixture.
• Grill blinis in batches: Don’t overcrowd the baking tray. Grill the blinis in batches to ensure they toast evenly.
• Cool blinis completely: Allow the blinis to cool before topping with the egg mixture to prevent it from melting.
• Season the egg mixture well: Taste and adjust the seasoning of the egg mixture before spreading it on the blinis to ensure it’s flavorful.
• Serve at room temperature: For the best taste, let the canapés come to room temperature for about an hour before serving.

What To Serve With Christmas Canapes?

These tasty Christmas Canapés pair well with fresh vegetable sticks, mixed olives, smoked salmon, or cheese platter. They can also be served alongside pickled onions, mini quiches, stuffed mushrooms, or a simple green salad for a delightful appetizer spread.

How To Store Leftovers Christmas Canapes?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover Christmas Canapés cool to room temperature. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 hours. Remove from the fridge about 1 hour before serving to bring them to room temperature.
• Freeze: Freezing is not recommended for Christmas Canapés as the blinis may become soggy and the texture of the egg mixture and caviar may suffer. It’s best to prepare and serve them fresh.

How To Reheat Leftovers Christmas Canapes?

• In The Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the canapés on a baking tray and heat for about 5 minutes, or until warmed through. This helps keep the blinis crisp.
• In The Microwave: Place the canapés on a microwave-safe plate and heat on medium power for 20-30 seconds. Be cautious not to overheat, as the blinis can become soggy.

Delia Smith Christmas Canapes Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 canape

• Calories: 60
• Total Fat: 3g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 120mg
• Potassium: 50mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 6g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 3g

Try More Delia Smith Recipes:

• Delia Smith Macaroni Cheese
• Delia Smith Gooseberry Jam Recipe
• Delia Smith Flapjacks
• Delia Smith Chicken Marengo