Canapés for Children
Description
Suitable both for a holiday and for everyday meals. There is more than one recipe for making canapés for children, and the sheer variety is dazzling. Older children can be treated to snacks made from salted fish, sausage delicacies, and other treats from the adult table. With little ones, everything is much more complicated—they need to be not only surprised but also fed something tasty and healthy. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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1. One of the simplest options for children’s canapés at home is a fruit-and-berry combination. You can use absolutely any citrus fruits, banana and kiwi, grapes, and berries in season. Such an appetizer is sure to get attention, as it is not only a mix of favorite flavors but also a burst of color. For these canapés, you can use skewer sticks or small cocktail picks, making several different combinations. It is best to pair sweet and slightly tart flavors and to match them by color. If you like, serve whipped cream or syrups alongside these canapés.
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2. Another versatile option is gummy candy. Almost all kids love it, and it's also very bright and colorful. You can combine gummy candy with banana or kiwi, for example. If desired, you can thread colorful gummy cubes onto a skewer.
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3. You can surprise even the youngest guests not only with ingredients but also with presentation. An ordinary strawberry-and-banana pairing can be turned into a cheerful little face. You can finish it with a mint leaf or, for example, a piece of chocolate to mimic a hat. Various details can be added to the strawberry using whipped cream or egg whites beaten with sugar.
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4. If the celebration falls in winter, the variety of berries and fruits may not delight. Then it is worth thinking about how to make canapés for children from canned fruit. A wonderful combination is peach, pineapple, and fresh banana. Pineapple halves look amazing on a skewer. You can complement such canapés with a piece of kiwi, for example.
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5. Another interesting option is a classic canapé recipe for kids that combines cheese and fruit. Grapes work best, but you can also use peaches, strawberries, and other fruits. To make the canapés look even more appealing, cut the cheese with cookie cutters—into shapes like little animals, stars, or flowers.
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6. A children's party almost never goes without chocolate. These original canapés are quite easy to make at home: dip sponge cake cut into cubes into white or dark chocolate glaze. This simple canapé recipe for kids can even replace a festive cake.