Top 26+ easy Christmas finger food recipes that look fancier than they are
- Sausage roll wreath with oozy camembert
- Prawn, avocado and sesame bites
- Sticky jerk lamb skewers
- Pigs in blankets
- Salmon croustades
- Beef, fig and pistachio sausage pies
- Lime and lemongrass barbecue prawn skewers
- Arancini
- Spinach, feta and lemon pasties
- Popcorn chicken with aioli
- Olive and goat’s cheese bites
- Scrumptious grissini sticks
- Cheese croquettes
- Lamb, macadamia and mint sausage rolls
- Caramelised onion tarts
- Pork and cranberry-glazed meatball skewers
- Rare roast beef canapes with horseradish cream
- Quick and easy finger sandwiches
- Cob dip wreath
- Cheat’s mini quiches
- Bang-Bang prawns with sweet chilli mayo
- Easy peach and bocconcini flatbreads
- Baked brie pull-apart cob loaf
- Prawn cocktail sliders
- Sticky-sweet air-fried cherry tomato crostini
Planning a Christmas party menu can get quite stressful, especially when you need to serve nibbles alongside the mains and dessert. But the good news is that there are plenty of options that are easy to make and enjoyed by all kinds of guests – including kids.
Here, we’ve rounded up the best Christmas finger food recipes for you to serve at your next party.

sausage roll wreath with camembert shaped in a circle around camembert with rosemary and large red bow
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Sausage roll wreath with oozy camembert
Wow the crowd with this edible wreath of pork and veal sausage rolls, that also makes the perfect centrepiece for your Christmas table.

Prawn, avocado and sesame bites on small soup spoons
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Prawn, avocado and sesame bites
Give seafood canapés an Asian twist with wonton wrappers and sweet chilli sauce. Serve on ceramic spoons for a refined touch!

Sticky jerk lamb kebab skewers with flatbread on the side and sauce in the background
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Sticky jerk lamb skewers
Christmas doesn’t get much more Aussie than feasting on lamb under the sun and this recipe makes it easy. Cook’s tip, if you have some time, leave the meat to marinate for a few hours for extra flavour.

pigs in blankets on black tabletop surface
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Pigs in blankets
A glamorous twist on a finger food favourite, wrap chipolatas in streaky bacon, bake and serve with your Christmas lunch or dinner.

birds eye view of salmon croustades with caviar and sprinkled pepper over the top.
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Salmon croustades
Meaning ‘little cups’, these croustades look fancy and will certainly impress the guests. But don’t worry, these are easy to make.

Beef, fig and pistachio sausage pies in a large pie on rustic brown plate
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Beef, fig and pistachio sausage pies
Put a twist on sausage rolls with dried figs, pistachios and triangular shapes. Short on time? Make and freeze them early, then defrost on the day!

bbq marinated prawns in small pule with limes cut in half and fresh herbs underneath
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Lime and lemongrass barbecue prawn skewers
These lime and lemongrass BBQ prawn skewers will hit the spot on a hot summer day. Cook them up on the BBQ for Christmas lunch!

Arancini balls with one cut open and melted cheese on the inside
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Arancini
Arancini means ‘little orange’, which is about the size of these ricotta balls – crunchy on the outside with a soft and savoury centre. With a choice of stuffings, you can make this popular Italian snack to suit everyone’s tastes.

Spinach, feta and lemon pasties next to fresh figs and mint on mosaic patterned plate
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Spinach, feta and lemon pasties
For effortless entertaining serve these pastries as party of a mezze platter (with everything else bought at the store!).

Popcorn chicken with aioli in black bowl with aioli at the front
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Popcorn chicken with aioli
Bite-sized pieces of chicken that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside!

Olive and goat's cheese bites small balls of food with piece of dill placed on top
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Olive and goat’s cheese bites
Use delicious Australian cheeses and a generous hint of spice to entertain the vegetarian way.

Grissini sticks in stemless wine glasses with gold bordered plate underneath
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Scrumptious grissini sticks
So simple, so continental. Use glasses to serve grissini at varying heights for added interest.

cheese croquettes with herbs garnishing the top and sauce on the side
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Cheese croquettes
Golden and crunchy on the outside, filled with soft and fluffy potato inside, these croquettes will keep you (and your guests) coming back for more!

sausage rolls on metal cooling tray with more in basket in the background
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Lamb, macadamia and mint sausage rolls
You can’t go past the winning flavour combination of lamb and mint, while the macadamias add a nutty Aussie touch. Give your sausage rolls the gourmet treatment with fancy homemade filling!

Caramelised onion tarts on white plate with large glasses of punch in the background
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Caramelised onion tarts
The sweetness of caramelised onions alongside crumbled goat’s cheese makes these mini tartlets a delicious moreish bite that you need to serve at your next party.

Pork skewers with slice of camembert on the top and christmas decorated table
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Pork and cranberry-glazed meatball skewers
Elevate crowd-favourite meatballs to cocktail-party level by tossing through a glossy cranberry sauce and serving skewered with creamy brie, fresh parsley and succulent bacon.

Rare roast beef canapes in the shapes of stars birds eye view on white plate with herb garnish
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Rare roast beef canapes with horseradish cream
Jazz up your finger food with star-shaped sourdough toasts made with cookie cutters. These cuties will disappear fast!

Finger sandwiches
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Quick and easy finger sandwiches
Combining creamy creme fraiche, zesty lemon, and fresh dill creates a flavour that pairs perfectly with smoked salmon.

Cob dip wreath.
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Cob dip wreath
What could be better than a cob loaf on the table for Christmas?

mini quiches
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Cheat’s mini quiches
Mini quiches are the perfect Christmas finger food. Bite-sized and delicious, you can make them for vegetarians or meat-lovers, and they can go from brunch to afternoon tea or a party or barbecue.

bang-bang-prawns
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Bang-Bang prawns with sweet chilli mayo
This prawn recipe works great as an appetiser or as part of a party spread.

Photography Tim Roberts, styling Michele Cranston and David Morgan
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Easy peach and bocconcini flatbreads
Christmas entertaining doesn’t mean you have to make a three-course meal for your guests.

best cob loaf recipes
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Baked brie pull-apart cob loaf
No one will go hungry if you serve this baked brie cobloaf with figs.

prawn-cocktail-sliders
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Prawn cocktail sliders
These mini burgers make the most of summery seafood, fresh lettuce and creamy avo!

(Credit: (Photography: Con Poulos | styling: Lucy Busuttil | food preparation: Ismat Awan))
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Sticky-sweet air-fried cherry tomato crostini
Top golden garlic toasts with creamy ricotta, honey-roasted tomatoes and fresh basil to make this delicious cherry tomato crostini.