Ham and Cream Cheese Canapés on Baguette Toasts
Small toasted baguette rounds topped with cream cheese, ham and cucumber make a tidy party snack.
Small toasted baguette rounds topped with cream cheese, ham and cucumber make a tidy party snack. Measure the toppings before assembly so each canapé gets a balanced bite. Pat sliced cucumber dry and spread the cheese onto cool toast just before the guests arrive. A little tomato and parsley add colour without making the bread soggy. Heat oven to 180°C (350°F); toast baguette slices on a tray 5 to 7 minutes until dry and lightly golden, then cool. Cut cooked ham into small folded portions, pat cucumber slices dry and halve the tomatoes. Smear each cooled toast with 10 g cream cheese and add a folded piece of ham. Top each with a cucumber slice and a tomato half, sprinkle parsley and black pepper.
Recipe card
Ham and Cream Cheese Canapés on Baguette Toasts
Equipment: Mixing bowls, scale, measuring tools and suitable baking pan or skillet
Ingredients
Instructions
Toast
Heat oven to 180°C (350°F); toast baguette slices on a tray 5 to 7 minutes until dry and lightly golden, then cool.
Prep
Cut cooked ham into small folded portions, pat cucumber slices dry and halve the tomatoes.
Spread
Smear each cooled toast with 10 g cream cheese and add a folded piece of ham.
Finish
Top each with a cucumber slice and a tomato half, sprinkle parsley and black pepper.
Serve
Arrange 16 canapés on a covered platter and keep chilled until serving.
How to tell when it is ready
Arrange 16 canapés on a covered platter and keep chilled until serving.
Tips
- Heat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cut cooked ham into small folded portions, pat cucumber slices dry and halve the tomatoes.
- Smear each cooled toast with 10 g cream cheese and add a folded piece of ham.
- Top each with a cucumber slice and a tomato half, sprinkle parsley and black pepper.
Troubleshooting
- If toast softens, assemble closer to serving.
- If toppings slide, use less spread and pat cucumber dry.
Substitutions
- Use another fully cooked sliced deli meat.
- Use a thick soft cheese spread for cream cheese.
Variations
- Use cooked turkey instead of ham.
- Add a thin mustard smear under cheese.
Serving suggestions
- Arrange on a cold platter.
- Pair with vegetable sticks.
- Add to a birthday buffet.
- Serve as a small starter.
Make ahead
Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Keep assembled canapés refrigerated and eat within 24 hours; toast can be prepared earlier.
Storage
Keep assembled canapés refrigerated and eat within 24 hours; toast can be prepared earlier.
Food safety
Keep cooked ham and cream cheese below 4°C (40°F) and limit room-temperature party display to 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know birthday party ham and cheese canapés is ready?
Arrange 16 canapés on a covered platter and keep chilled until serving.
How should I store birthday party ham and cheese canapés?
Keep assembled canapés refrigerated and eat within 24 hours; toast can be prepared earlier.
Arrange on a cold platter. Keep assembled canapés refrigerated and eat within 24 hours; toast can be prepared earlier.
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