Good food is a must-have at any Christmas celebration. But instead of preparing a tedious elaborate meal, an aperitif menu would be loved by all your guests and much simpler to make. Discover 7 original ideas for your easy Christmas aperitif and spend the party entertaining rather than behind the stove.

7 recipes to make Christmas appetizers that melt in your mouth

“Christmas wreath” aperitif skewers

Ingredients

• 35 skewers
• 250g salami
• 250 g small balls of fresh mozzarella
• 300 g cherry tomatoes
• 250 g green olives
• 5 to 8 sprigs of fresh rosemary

Inexpensive aperitif skewer to make in two steps, three movements

Preparation

1. To make the skewers, start by threading each of the ingredients listed above – salamis, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and olives. Vary the order of the ingredients and fold the salami pieces in half or quarters to make them easier to skewer.
2. Then, arrange the skewers to form a circle – your Christmas wreath. Store on a round tray or on a cutting board of the same shape. Stack the skewers, if necessary, to make a more or less large and dense crown.
3. Tuck the rosemary sprigs under the wreath, so that they stick out a little.
4. If you wish, you can serve your skewers glazed with balsamic vinegar. This is also an excellent idea for a Christmas aperitif to make the day before.

An appetizing Christmas wreath unlike any other

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Little cheese trees for your easy aperitif

Ingredients

• 8 slices of cheese (like The Laughing Cow)
• 4 pretzel sticks cut in half
• 1/3 cup chopped herbs and other seasonings (rosemary, basil, dills, etc.)
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Cheese like you’ve never tasted it before

Preparation

1. Start by unwrapping the cheese and if you are using a variety that is not pre-cut, then cut into quarters.
2. Fill a plate or bowl with your chosen herbs and seasonings.
3. Place the cheese wedges in the seasonings and coat on one side only.
4. Insert the pretzel skewer into the bottom of your cheese tree and voilà.

A brilliant and tasty idea for your original Christmas aperitif

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“Christmas tree” charcuterie platter

Ingredients

• 1 slice of cheese to cut out the star pattern
• 1 cup of green grapes
• 10-12 round savory biscuits
• 250 g sliced ​​salami
• 250 g sliced ​​cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 250 g of Emmental/Gruyère or other hard cheese
• 2/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cucumber trachea
• 10-12 pretzels on sticks
• sprigs of fresh thyme to decorate

The charcuterie platter, Christmas version

Preparation

1. To make the star on the top of your tree first, take a star-shaped cookie cutter and press against a slice. Place the star cut out above your presentation board.
2. Under the star, place the bunch of green grapes.
3. Continue with the crackers, placing them obliquely.
4. Fold the salami slices into quarters and then place (the “flower part” on top) next to each other, until you have the next layer of your tree.
5. The next row, the cheddar cubes, should be slightly longer to start giving your tree a triangular shape.
6. Subsequently, always arrange the cherry tomatoes in a longer row.
7. Do the same with the remaining cheese cubes, followed by the dried cranberries and cucumber slices.
8. As a trunk at the bottom, put pretzels.
9. Arrange sprigs of fresh thyme on top to bring the tree closer to a real fir and you can serve and enjoy your Christmas charcuterie platter.

An aperitif rich in flavor and easy to make

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Cheese snowballs as Christmas appetizers

Ingredients

• 250 g goat cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

A delicious cheese-cranberry appetizer

Preparation

1. First remove the cheese from its packaging and cut it into around ten discs. Reserve.
2. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat to melt the butter. When it starts to bubble, add the pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
3. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, then transfer to a large sheet of baking paper in a thin layer. Let cool and harden.
4. Then fold the baking paper in half, so that the nuts remain trapped inside. Mash with a meat tenderizer and if necessary, chop with a knife, until the nuts are well chopped.
5. Finely chop the cranberries and mix on a plate with the fresh parsley and pecans.
6. Take a disc of goat cheese and coat well in the walnut and cranberry mixture.
7. Roll it up to form a sort of ball. If necessary, coat once more in the walnut and cranberry mixture.
8. Stick a pretzel stick in each ball for easier serving.

An unparalleled idea for preparing a chic Christmas aperitif that tickles the palate

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Eggs Mimosa of Christmas

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon of crème fraîche
• 24 pink peppercorns or red pepper, cut into “berries” using a straw
• 12 small parsley leaves
• salt and freshly ground pepper

Mimosa eggs available in a Christmas version

Preparation

1. Place the 6 eggs in a saucepan of cool water, place on the heat and boil over medium-high heat for around twenty minutes.
2. Remove from the heat and let the eggs cool in a bowl of cold water for about ten minutes.
3. Once the eggs have cooled, break them and peel them carefully, just to remove the shell. Make sure that no tears are present.
4. Cut the eggs in half, remove the yolks and place in a mesh strainer with a bowl underneath. Using a spoon, press and push the egg yolks through. The purpose of this operation is to break the egg yolks and obtain a smooth consistency of the filling.
5. In a salad bowl, mix the crushed egg yolks with the mayonnaise, crème fraîche, mustard and finish with a pinch of pepper and salt. Mix until you obtain a sort of creamy humus. If necessary, add other ingredients.
6. Use a piping bag to fill the halves with egg white and garnish at the end with 2 to 3 grains of pink pepper and a parsley leaf.

An elegant aperitif idea that is actually very easy to make

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Christmas bruschetta with prosciutto and cranberries

Ingredients

• 1 baguette
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 170 g of goat cheese
• 1/3 cup cranberry jam
• 120 g thinly sliced ​​prosciutto

Aperitif toast with prosciutto, goat cheese and jam

Preparation

1. Cut the baguette into thin slices and brush both sides with olive oil. Heat the oven to 220°C and toast the baguette slices for 5 to 7 minutes – until they are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
2. Spread each slice with goat cheese, followed by a spoonful of cranberry jam. Repeat on all slices
3. Finish by garnishing the toast with a piece of thinly sliced ​​prosciutto and optionally garnish with fresh thyme. An aperitif toast that melts in your mouth.

Vary the toppings for a greater assortment of toasts

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Salmon and cheese bites for Christmas

Ingredients

• 12o g cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
• 1 large cucumber cut into slices of approximately 1.5 cm
• 250 g smoked salmon cut into pieces
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped

An end-of-year aperitif that is simple, chic and healthy

Preparation

1. Mix the cream cheese with the lemon juice, chopped garlic and chives, salt and pepper.
2. Spread a little cheese on each cucumber and garnish with a piece of a slice of smoked salmon. Season with a little salt and pepper and garnish with chopped chives.
3. Note that you can keep leftovers in the fridge for a few days, unless you cover them with plastic wrap.

Little bites of pleasure to enjoy to pamper yourself for Christmas