Cheese canapés to impress your guests this Christmas

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If you’re planning a Christmas get-together this year, greet your guests with something delicious: a Snowdonia Cheese canapé or two. From Red Storm canapés to pancetta, Cheddar and cranberry croquettes, and fig and Rock Star pinwheels, these easy-to-make nibbles will get your party off to a very stylish start.

Method

Spread a Spelt & Natural Yoghurt Cracker with Pear, Date & Cognac Chutney.
Top with a generous slice of Red Storm and garnish with a small sprig of rosemary.

Ingredients

Method

Cook the pancetta for 8-10 mins until crisp and golden. Set aside.
Melt the butter until foaming, add the nutmeg, mustard powder, paprika and 40g of flour. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly until you have a smooth, thick sauce.
Remove from heat and stir in the cranberry sauce, Cheddar and pancetta. Place in bowl then cover and chill in the fridge until cold and solid.
Form the mix into torpedo shapes weighing about 25g. Gently roll in the flour, then the egg then the breadcrumbs. Arrange on a lined baking tray and put in the fridge for 30 mins.
Cook in a deep pan of oil for 4-5 mins until crisp and golden.
Serve with extra cranberry sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

Method

Unroll the puff pastry and place on parchment paper on large tray. Spread the Fig & Apple Chutney on top.
Crumble the Cheddar evenly on top of the puff pastry. Spread the brown sugar and thyme evenly as well.
Gently roll the pastry into a tight log and place in the freezer for 20 mins.
Remove from freezer and slice the pastry to create 1 inch circles.
Beat an egg in a small bowl then lightly brush each pastry. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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