Blue Cheese Canapes with Pecans and Grapes

Blue Cheese Canapes with Pecans and Grapes
45 min.
30
36kcal

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If you’re looking for the perfect starter to impress your guests at your next gathering, look no further than these delightful Blue Cheese Canapes with Pecans and Grapes. Each bite-sized treat is a harmonious blend of bold blue cheese, crunchy pecans, and sweet grapes, making them a delightful addition to any antipasti platter or appetizer spread. With just 45 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch of 30 canapes that are as elegant as they are easy to make.

The process begins with toasting pecans to enhance their natural flavor, creating a fragrant base that perfectly complements the creamy texture of the blue cheese. Chopping the nuts and mixing them with the cheese results in a rich and inviting filling that sits atop simple yet crunchy crackers. To elevate these canapes further, a fresh parsley leaf and a juicy grape half are added, giving each bite a burst of color and a pop of flavor.

With only 36 calories per piece, these canapes are guilt-free indulgence, ideal for a health-conscious gathering without sacrificing taste. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a sophisticated cocktail party or a casual get-together, these Blue Cheese Canapes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious and visually stunning appetizer!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup cheese blue firm crumbled
  • 30 small crackers such as melba toasts plain
  • 30 small flat-leaf parsley leaves fresh
  • ounce pecan halves 
  • 15 small grapes red seedless halved lengthwise
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Toast pecans in a shallow baking pan until fragrant and a shade darker, about 10 minutes. Toss hot pecans in pan with butter and salt, then cool.
  3. Coarsely chop nuts, then toss together with cheese in a bowl, without mashing.
  4. Top each cracker with a mounded teaspoon of cheese mixture, pressing together slightly, then top with a parsley leaf and a grape half, gently pressing them into cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories36kcal
Protein11.54%
Fat60.21%
Carbs28.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.83
Glycemic Load
0.23
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.9591304348863%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.1mg
Delphinidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Apigenin
2.15mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:36.48kcal
1.82%
Fat:2.49g
3.83%
Saturated Fat:0.94g
5.88%
Carbohydrates:2.63g
0.88%
Net Carbohydrates:2.42g
0.88%
Sugar:0.69g
0.77%
Cholesterol:2.89mg
0.96%
Sodium:75.59mg
3.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.07g
2.15%
Vitamin K:18.39µg
17.51%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.12%
Phosphorus:24.99mg
2.5%
Calcium:24.78mg
2.48%
Vitamin A:116.34IU
2.33%
Vitamin C:1.42mg
1.72%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.54%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.46%
Iron:0.24mg
1.33%
Folate:5.16µg
1.29%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.09%
Copper:0.02mg
1.06%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious