50 Best Christmas Appetizers & Finger Foods for a Party

This is a simple but beautiful no-bake option for a Christmas appetizer. I love the idea of keeping it light, usually with a more filling course to follow. You literally could add any food selections to create something like this.

Same idea as above but specifically for cheese lovers! This Christmas tree cheese board was made for you! A bevy of cheeses are cubed and then placed on a board for your loved ones to sample and enjoy. I think this Christmas themed appetizer is a fabulous idea because you can put it together right before company arrives

Charcuterie boards are a hit for any party - but this is especially festive - and beautiful - when it is created in the shape of a Christmas wreath!

Pull-apart foods are a hit at family gatherings. This homemade Christmas tree-shaped version is one that will surely keep your get-together a merry one. I like how it can be used to complete a snacking table for a light lunch or a dinner table with all the fixings around the holiday season.

This Christmas poinsettia focaccia bread is a cozy and homey way to start off a Christmas dinner theme menu. Bell Peppers, cherry tomatoes, and arugula are placed on top of this festive loaf to look like poinsettia flowers. What’s great about this holiday starter is that it is a no-knead recipe, so it is easier to bake and serve.

Romanesco broccoli is the star of these Christmas tree mini quiches! I love how these veggies look like tiny Christmas trees topping these holiday themed appetizers. Grated potatoes, flour, oil, and eggs round out the tasty ingredients in this delectable delight.

Pizza may not seem as though it can be a festive feast to eat during the holiday season, but Marie is challenging this notion with her Christmas twisted pizza recipe! A wreath is a wonderful Christmas themed appetizer to make ahead of time and pop it into the oven right before your guests arrive.

If you want to level up a little, try a Christmas tree bread appetizer made with pizza dough and spinach dip! Delicious!

All it takes is a little green food coloring and some chopped peppers to create a deviled egg appetizer that is just a bit extra!

Cookie cutters are for more than just cookies! Use your favorite Christmas cookie cutter to serve yummy finger sandwiches to your guests. A great way to get kids to eat, too!

Your loved ones are going to love biting into these Christmas empanadas Marie makes for her family at this time of the year! These Christmas-tree-shaped finger foods make a delicious bite because of their holiday-colored filling of chicken, avocado, and sweet red bell peppers - a festive portable snack!

How adorable is this?!? If you have mini-star cookie cutters, you can assemble a Christmas tree appetizer using star-shaped ingredients. Love it!

How fun is this board? You can play with what surrounds the snowman but that round cheese in the center is what brings this together!

There's something about cranberry finger foods around the holiday season! This is a delectable treat that every person will just swoon over.

As an Italian, antipasto was a regular item at all of our gatherings! This is such a fun way to serve all the antipasto goodies in a creative and gorgeous way!

This is one of my favorite appetizers to bring to a Christmas party! It's so simple to put together and perfect for last-minute! No cooking involved!

Here's another version of a caprese appetizer that is even easier! You don't even need to slice! It's super-festive as wreath-shaped appetizer!

This Christmas tree cheese ball is a savory way to kick off the holidays! Three types of cheeses are blended with simple ingredients and seasonings to make a yummy Christmas themed party food. I love how this dish is sipe to make and looks spectacular when served.

Fruit is always a welcome addition to a food table - a little burst of healthiness among all the rich treats. Serve refreshing fruit using Christmas colors in the shape of a wreath! What a fun idea!

How fun is this? I love this festive spin on pinwheels! You could create the filler with anything you'd like - it's the green tortillas that make this magical!

These simple Caesar salad cups involve zero cooking or baking and they come together in just 15 minutes! The cute salad dressing pipettes make it just a little extra fancy!

This DIY bread charcuterie board is a perfect last minute no cook appetizer to prepare! You can use a variety of storebought bread and spreads and it comes together beautifully.

Charcuterie platters have risen to the top of elegant appetizers - this one is a cone is just keeps on rising. So sophisticated!

For an elegant last minute appetizer idea, this puff pastry-wrapped asparagus recipe is a
tasty one to make. Coated in a vegan cream and a hidden green pesto lining the inside of the pastry, this light and flaky dish will be a hit on your table.

This one is soooo easy, and it’s always a crowdpleaser! It takes minutes to assemble, but it looks so classy! You can’t go wrong with this flavor combo!

Sweet, crunchy, and full of flavor, this roasted pepper crostini will be one your loved ones will
devour in a flash! Fresh basil and balsamic vinegar are used to season roasted sweet peppers. These ingredients are then topped onto toasted bread to finish this yummy dish.

This bread bowl baked brie with fig preserves captures fancy flavors in one yummy treat. What’s amazing about this dish is that it can be thrown together in an air fryer to free up your oven for your other

Here's another way to serve brie - as an individual appetizer. I love, love, love this.

Pinwheels are always a hit on an appetizer table! Consider this a leveled-up version of a casual favorite. Butter infused with garlic and thyme and mature cheddar cheese help to bring a punch of flavor to this popular treat. 

This is a convenient and elegant way to serve this appetizer. An easy grab-and-go cup keeps the buffet table moving along nicely!

Whatever kind of fancy affair you're hosting, these simple cheese straws are one of those popular party last minute appetizers you should have in your rotation to serve. They take a few minutes to prepare and come out light flaky, and cheesy. They make eating just one hard to do!

This is another easy idea that packs a lot of punch in presentation and in flavor! It's a creative way to serve 2 favorite together.

What a gorgeous idea for a crostini! A mini chicken caesar salad on elegant toast. Perfect.

I couldn't resist adding another crostini recipe - this one is light, refreshing, and elegant.

So much flavor packed into such a small bite. Dainty and elegant.

Are you looking for an alternative to crab cakes? These easy vegan crab bites are a party appetizer tjhat solves this problem. Heart of palm replaces the crab meat texture and clever seasonings make up the crab flavor in this recipe. Adding this mixture into portable phyllo cups makes this dish a perfect party snack!

Here's another fancy way to do a salad! Mini tomatoes, cucumbers, baby mozzarella, olives, and basil on skewers are a flavorful combination to serve your guests something special when they arrive at your home.

Does it really get fancier than this? I love the simple elegant of this bite-sized finger food.

This idea works for a casual, semi-fancy, or elegant occasion. Tomatoes, basil, garlic, and mozzarella are used to top this zesty flatbread pizza that is a perfect last minute appetizer to put together for your grazing table.

What a fun way to serve shrimp cocktail! This will charm guests, for sure!

Dainty and adorable! It looks like a mini Christmas present on a skewer!

Here's another spin on the classic cheese ball! I love the addition of bacon and a convenient pretzel stick!

Coconut shrimp is a hit for many grazing tables. This air fryer version will become one you turn to time and time again. When they are done, the shrimp have a crunchy, golden coating while being juicy and tender inside. Add a fancy toothpick for elegant serving.

These candied bacon crackers Christi makes are a fantastic last minute appetizer to set out for loved ones. Brown sugar is used to season thick cut bacon, then is baked on top of buttery club crackers. The result is a delectable treat you’ll want to keep crunching into. Bacon is always delicious but this is leveled up.

This is delicious all on its own. You can even level it up by adding tortellini to it for a more substantial snack.

Speaking of tortellini - I am in LOVE with this idea! This is definitely a go-to for our next occasion.

This is a clever spin on the classic bruschetta, created with phyllo shells! Another fancy grab-and-do finger food!

This seasoned whipped ricotta dip with honey recipe is one everyone will love eating. This side dish is smooth and creamy while being packed with flavor by fresh herbs and honey. This dip can be served simply with pita chips or on a veggie platter.

Enjoy salami in a whole new way with this cream cheese roll-up recipe Tracey uses to make for her family and friends. 3 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep later results in a little bite that is a fancy way to provide a substantial apppetizer.

Wonton cups are another classy way to serve spinach artichoke dip as an elegant appetizer!