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Cucumber & Blue Cheese Canapés with Pomegranate Seeds and Nuts Recipe

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  • Author: Noah
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 canapés 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicate cucumber and blue cheese canapés featuring a smooth ricotta and blue cheese spread, topped with fresh grapes, toasted pecan slivers, pomegranate seeds, and fragrant thyme. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or party snack, these bite-sized delights combine creamy, crisp, and juicy textures with a hint of sweetness.

Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

  • 100g ricotta cheese
  • 25g Cashel Blue cheese, chopped
  • 2 spring onions, whites only, very finely chopped

Canapé Base

  • 1 cucumber, thickly sliced (about 14 slices)

Toppings

  • 16 small black grapes
  • 4 toasted pecan halves, cut into slivers
  • ½ 80g tub pomegranate seeds
  • A few fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, beat the ricotta, chopped Cashel Blue cheese, and finely chopped spring onion whites together until the mixture is really smooth and creamy. This will form the flavorful base for the canapés.
  2. Arrange Cucumber Slices: On a large serving platter, neatly arrange thick slices of cucumber to serve as the crisp and refreshing base for each canapé.
  3. Top with Cheese Mixture: Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice, spreading or shaping it evenly for a professional look.
  4. Add Toppings: For half of the canapés, top each with a small black grape and a sliver of toasted pecan. For the remaining canapés, garnish with pomegranate seeds and a few fresh thyme leaves to add vibrant color and a burst of flavor.
  5. Chill and Serve: Keep the assembled canapés chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve. They will maintain freshness for up to one day.

Notes

  • Use a piping bag for a more elegant presentation of the cheese topping.
  • These canapés should be kept chilled and served within one day for optimal freshness.
  • Feel free to substitute pecans with toasted walnuts or almonds if preferred.
  • Ensure cucumber slices are thick enough to hold the toppings without breaking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: cucumber canapés, blue cheese appetizers, ricotta cheese recipes, easy party snacks, vegetarian canapés

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