Spanish Olive and Cream Cheese Canapes
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistibly flavorful Spanish Olive and Cream Cheese Canapés, a quick and elegant crowd-pleaser. Featuring a rich and creamy base of seasoned cream cheese infused with garlic, paprika, and a hint of lemon, these bite-sized delights are topped with a vibrant mix of savory green Spanish olives and earthy black olives. Finished with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these canapés deliver a delightful medley of Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Perfect for any gathering, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and can be prepared ahead of time for easy entertaining. Serve these canapés on crisp crackers or crostini for a visually stunning appetizer that's as delicious as it is effortless.
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Ingredients
- 230 grams Cream cheese
- 100 grams Green Spanish olives (pitted and sliced)
- 50 grams Black olives (pitted and sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 24 pieces Crackers or crostini
- 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for about 10 minutes or by gently whipping it with a spoon.
Step 2
Add the garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese, then mix until fully incorporated.
Step 3
Fold in the chopped fresh parsley for an added fresh flavor.
Step 4
Spread approximately a teaspoon-sized portion of the seasoned cream cheese mixture onto each cracker or crostini in an even layer.
Step 5
Top each cream cheese-covered cracker with a few slices of green Spanish olives and black olives, arranging them decoratively.
Step 6
Lightly drizzle a tiny amount of olive oil over the assembled canapes for a glossy finish and an extra touch of flavor.
Step 7
Garnish each canape with an additional sprinkle of chopped parsley, if desired.
Step 8
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving to keep the crackers crisp.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1132.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4315.7 |
| Total Fat 214.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 64.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 232.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8691.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 555.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.1g | |
| Protein 65.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 585.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1195.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories