Sweet & Savoury Bites That Make For Perfect Canapes

SAVOURY

Fig, Blue Cheese & Ham Party PizzasThese fancy pizzas can be prepared ahead of time. Simply make the dough and keep it in the fridge or freezer. Then whip out, shape into your mini pizzas, pile on toppings, and bake.

Greek Kumara & Lamb Sausage RollsWrap these sausage rolls in tinfoil and a clean tea towel to keep them warm, and don't forget to serve them with your favourite chutney.

Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato TwistsPuff pastries with melted, golden cheese will go down a treat. You can also wrap three in a bow and gift them for later.

Gorgonzola Honey ToastsGarlic, parmesan, gorgonzola, butter and nuts on toasted French bread need we say more.

Ricotta Devilled EggsA kick of Tabasco brings a welcome punch to classic finger food. Serve yours garnished with a sprinkling of chopped parsley or microgreens.

Stuffed Mini Peppers With Ricotta PancettaYou'll need to allocate three peppers per person, they're that moreish. They're also wonderfully quick to create.

Mini White & Bean Roasted Tomato TartsThese tasty little tarts are simple and delicious. Slow-roast your tomatoes to really bring out their flavours and sweetness.

Lemongrass Prawn SkewersServe these delicious prawn skewers, complete with lemongrass, hot with sweet chilli sauce for dipping.

SWEET

Blueberry & Thyme TartsThese glossy tartlets are a morsel of decadence, filled with cream cheese and creme fraiche and topped with fresh seasonal berries.

Kiwifruit Squares With Cinnamon CrumbleA buttery base followed by kiwifruit and topped with a cinnamon crumble. In other words, a crowd-pleaser.

Mini Pavlovas With Date Cream & FruitIt's difficult to beat a mouthful of mini pav. Enjoy yours with this divine date puree and seasonal fruit. As another option, try your hand at mini pavlovas with rhubarb and coconut yoghurt.

Vegan Coconut Tahini Slice With BlueberriesThis vegan-friendly slice is great during the summer months. It freezes well, too, so you can whip them out as you desire.

Easy Dark Chocolate Nut ClustersThese five-ingredient bites, filled with almonds, hazelnuts and dark chocolate. come together in a flash.

Chocolate Mousse CupsFinish these individual chocolate cups with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds and a dollop of cream or mascarpone.

Raspberry Curd TartletsBright, tart and filled with curd, these little tartlets can easily be whipped up ahead of time.

Raw Espresso Brownie With Salted Chocolate GanacheThere's no baking required for these rich, decadent, bite-sized brownies that are gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free.

Raw Banoffee Pie TartletsServe delicious tartlets that are healthy too, comprising, among other things, dates, banana, ground almonds, peanut butter and cinnamon. Serve with a spoonful of coconut cream.

Emma Galloway's Dark Chocolate TahiniThe cookbook author's bites are lovely and low in sugar. If you run out of time dipping each bite into chocolate, simply drizzle them with the melted chocolate mixture.