Snacks for a buffet table: recipes with photos

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

When it comes to organizing a buffet table, you need to carefully plan the menu. At the same time, you need to choose dishes that do not require the supply of cutlery. Usually on such tables you can see burgers, small sandwiches, mini-cakes and fruit pies. Snacks for a buffet table should be "one bite" and not get your hands dirty. Below are the most interesting ideas for such dishes.

Sandwiches with cucumbers and salmon

Sandwiches with smoked salmon are widespread on any holiday tables. Simply place a piece of fish and sliced cucumbers on slices of bread, cut off the crusts and cut them into square, rectangular or triangular shapes. You can also turn them into real works of art. For this easy buffet appetizer you will need:

• 250 grams of butter;
• 250 grams softened cream cheese;
• 3 small cucumbers;
• 1 loaf wheat bread;
• 150 grams of smoked salmon, cut into thin strips;
• 1 small can of capers.

How to do it?

Set aside 2 tablespoons of softened cheese. Mix the rest of it with the butter in a bowl of mediumsize. Beat until a homogeneous fluffy mass. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Slice cucumbers thinly with a vegetable peeler. Brush the bread slices with the cream cheese mixture. Place cucumber strips on half of them. Using a round cookie cutter, cut as many circles out of the bread as you can.

Cucumber circles are the bottom of your sandwich. Place the rest of the slices on top of them, brushed only with the cheese-butter mixture. So the layering of the sandwich from bottom to top should be: bread, cheese, cucumber, cheese, bread.

Cut the remaining cucumber strips in half lengthwise. Wrap them around sandwiches. If necessary, use two cuts to overlap each other. Place smoked salmon slices on top, garnish with reserved cheese drops and capers. As you can see in the photo, the buffet appetizer is very beautiful.

You can use any type of cucumber. But remember that some varieties have too tough skins and large seeds that should be removed.

Second version of fish sandwiches

Red fish can also be served on open sandwiches. For the second buffet appetizer you need:

• 1 loaf of toast bread;
• 2 cucumbers;
• 150 grams of smoked salmon;
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion;
• 1 small bunch of mint leaves;
• 2 table spoons of cream cheese, soft;.
• 4 tablespoons table oil at room temperature.

How to make them?

Wash the cucumbers. Cut them into slices the same length as slices of bread. Mix butter with onion, spread this mixture on bread. Gently place cucumber slices on top. Trim off all 4 sides of the crust, then cut the sandwiches into 4 squares, 2 rectangles, or triangles, depending on your preference. Place a small amount of soft cheese on each sandwich as "glue" for the smoked salmon. Roll up small pieces of fish to form rosettes and lay on top of the cheese. Decorate the finished appetizer with mint leaves.

Egg salad with dill and onion

Served salads are also a good buffet appetizer idea. They are usually served on toast or in tartlets. For this easy appetizer you will need:

• 8 hard-boiled eggs;
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise;
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard;
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill;
• s alt and pepper;
• green onion, finely chopped;
• 1 small can of olives, chopped;
• 1 loaf sliced white bread.

Cooking egg and onion salad

Crush the eggs with a fork or grate them. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and dill. Mix well. Season with s alt and pepper. Using a round cookie cutter, cut circles out of the lightly toasted bread. Top with egg salad and garnish with onion and olive slices.

Grapefruit and avocado salad

Easy buffet recipes are the most common. It's a good idea to quickly set the table for guests. To make such an appetizer beautiful and convenient, serve it in tartlets. Just mix peeled grapefruit slices and avocado pulp and spoon one tablespoon per serving.

Mini pizza

Make pizza according to your favorite recipe in portions. To do this, in the process of preparing the dough, cut it into circles with a cookie cutter or the walls of a glass, then fill it with filling and bake. It is advisable to use halves of cherry tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes.

Chocolate covered strawberries

This recipe with a photo of buffet snacks is often offered by professional chefs. White chocolate looks very nice, but during the melting process it can become too soft. If this happens, it is enough to mix it with heavy cream, turning it into ganache. You can also use a mixture of different types of chocolate by dipping different parts of the strawberry into it.

For the original recipe you will need:

• 2 table spoons of sugar;
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel;
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest;
• white chocolate - 170 grams, sliced;
• 16 large ripe strawberries.

Cooking chocolate covered strawberries

Line a large baking sheet with foil. Mix sugar and citrus zest in a small bowl. Wait until the sugar becomes wet.

Put the chocolate into a smallbowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Melt to a liquid state, remove from the stove. Holding the rim of the strawberries, dip 2/3 of the strawberries into the chocolate, shaking off the excess back into the bowl. Sprinkle with citrus sugar on all sides, place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining berries, chocolate and sugar. Leave to set for 30 minutes.

If you mess up white chocolate, just heat some heavy heavy cream to a boil, stir in chocolate, let sit for a minute, then beat until smooth. Such a mixture will not be hard, like icing, but it will turn out delicious.

Cream pie with raspberries and bananas

Sweet buffet snacks are also relevant. Usually portioned pies are served on such tables. The combination of custard and bananas is a win-win. A dessert with the addition of fresh raspberries or strawberries is especially tasty. For this you will need:

• 3 large egg yolks;
• 1 big egg;
• 140 grams of granulated sugar divided into 2 portions;
• 50 grams of cornstarch;
• a pinch of s alt;
• 450ml whole milk;
• 50 grams uns alted butter, diced;
• 3 very ripe bananas;
• 170 ml of whipped heavy cream with one tablespoon of sugar.

Optional:

• 1 large biscuit or shortcrust cake;
• 3 cups raspberries;
• 1/2 cup berry jam of your choice;
• juice and zest of onelemon.

How to make this dessert?

In a medium bowl, beat the yolks and egg until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix 70 grams of sugar, cornstarch and s alt. Add the mixture to the eggs and beat until smooth.

In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, butter and remaining sugar, bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour the milk mixture in a slow stream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour this mass into a saucepan and cook, stirring all the time, until it thickens and begins to boil. Boil for 30 seconds, whisking constantly and quickly with a spoon to break up any lumps and remove starch flavors. Remove from heat and strain the cream into a medium bowl, place it in a large bowl of ice water and stir thoroughly. Once the mass has cooled, peel the bananas and pass them through a sieve. Mix puree with custard.

Beat heavy cream with one tablespoon of sugar until soft peaks form. Put them in the custard and stir. Stretch the plastic film over the surface of the custard. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

How to assemble this delicious buffet appetizer?

Mix jam, lemon juice and zest. If the mixture is too thick, add some water to it.

Cut the cake into even squares. Spread the dessert in the following layers: cake, jam, custard, raspberries. You should have enough ingredients to repeat this sequence twice.

Lavender cupcakes

This is another interesting buffet appetizer recipe. This is an original dessert that will appeal to everyone who loves the taste and smell of lavender. If you cannot find such a syrup, you can take any other. The main thing is that it has a strong aroma.

For a portioned dessert you will need:

• 9 tablespoons uns alted butter, plus some for molds;
• 4 large egg whites;
• 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar;
• 6 tablespoons of whole flour;
• 1/4 cup almond flour;
• 1 tablespoon of lavender syrup.

How to make a fragrant dessert

Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Melt butter in a skillet over moderate heat until golden brown, stirring frequently. This will take 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites, sugar, plain flour and almond flour in a medium bowl until smooth and uniform. Pour the syrup into the mixture. Add brown butter, beat until fully combined.

Put the dough into each prepared pan. Bake until tops are dry. This will take about 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and gently tap the molds. Place the cupcakes on a rack to chill.