For Christmas Canapés and Buffets

Following on from my last Peppadew Pepper recipe for Festive Roast Pumpkin and Peppadew Pepper Lasagne, today’s recipe for Mini Bruschetta with Peppadew Pepper Spread is another fabulous idea using Peppadew peppers that is perfect for Christmas and the New Year, as well as any celebratory gathering or party. I always have a few jars of assorted Peppadew peppers in the pantry, and they make a great addition to any buffet table or as party nibbles, as well as being a colourful and tasty ingredient in numerous recipes.

As well as being a wonderful spread idea for bruschetta, as today’s recipe suggests, the spread also makes a tasty dip for crudités, crisps and crackers. I’ve also added a dollop of this tangy mixture to boiled pasta and soups, so you can see that is a very versatile recipe. If you have “olive haters” in the crowd, then just omit the olives and add grated cheese or chopped cherry tomatoes for an extra taste dimension. This also makes a cracking  salad dressing when added to a little oil and vinegar which is then whisked together to make a creamy dressing or sauce.

As I have been commissioned by Peppadew Peppers to create six special recipes for the run up to Christmas, do keep popping back to see the next few recipes in my Christmas Recipe File. Here’s what’s to come, and what has already been published:

Bubble and Squeak with Peppadew Peppers

For breakfast:

Ham and Egg Peppadew Pepper Cups

For Leftovers:

Bubble and Squeak with Peppadew Peppers

For Salad Days:

Kale and Peppadew Pepper Salad with a Creamy Dressing and Hazelnuts

For Buffets and Afternoon Tea:

Mini Cheese Scones with Peppadew Pepper Spread

For Family Suppers:

Festive Roast Pumpkin and Peppadew Pepper Lasagne

Roast Pumpkin Lasagne with Peppadew Peppers

You will also be able to see my recipes on the Peppadew Pepper website, as well as many other clever recipe ideas using these unique sweet and piquant peppers. Have a wonderful week, and don’t forget to print the recipe if you plan to make those by using the special recipe card below. Karen 

Mini Bruschetta with Peppadew Pepper Spread

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Serves	12
Prep time	5 minutes
Cook time	5 minutes
Total time	10 minutes
Dietary	Vegetarian
Meal type	Beverage, Side Dish, Snack, Starter
Misc	Gourmet, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold
Occasion	Barbecue, Casual Party, Christmas, Easter, Formal Party, Thanksgiving, Valentines day
Region	British
By author	Karen Burns-Booth

Such an easy appetiser hack - just whiz up a jar of Peppadew™ Piquanté Peppers stuffed with cheese with some crème fraiche and garlic for a 5 minute party topping idea. Serve on mini bruschetta baguette toasts and top with an olive - eh voila!

Ingredients

• 1 x jar of Peppadew™ Piquanté Peppers stuffed with cheese
• 4 tablespoons crème fraiche
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules (NOT garlic salt)
• half a thin baguette, cut into thin slices and lightly toasted
• green olives, cut in half

Note

Such an easy appetiser hack - just whiz up a jar of Peppadew™ Piquanté Peppers stuffed with cheese with some crème fraiche and garlic for a 5 minute party topping idea. Serve on mini bruschetta baguette toasts and top with an olive - eh voila!

Directions

Step 1	Drain the Peppadew™ Piquanté Peppers stuffed with cheese and then tip them into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2	Add the crème fraiche and garlic granules and blend to a smooth paste with a hand held mixer or stick blender.
Step 3	Spoon the Peppadew pepper spread over the toasted baguette bruschetta slices, and top with halved olives to serve.

Disclaimer: Commissioned recipe development with Peppadew Peppers UK. This recipe uses Peppadew® Piquanté Peppers stuffed with cheese.

Recipes for other Dips and Spreads:

Cream Cheese & Cheddar Spread with Bacon and Herbs

South African style Guacamole & Cream Cheese Tartines