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Christmas cranberry canapés

Christmas cranberry canapés

Having a Christmas party, or a few people over for some drinks? These Christmas cranberry canapes will go down a treat!

Makes: 12

What you need:

  • 6 slices wholemeal (thick sliced) bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 150g (5oz) English Brie
  • 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce
  • Chive lengths to garnish

What you do:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F/200C/Gas mark 6. Using a 2 in cutter, stamp out 2 circles from each slice of bread and brush lightly with olive oil. Lift into a baking tray and cook for about 10 minutes until crisp and pale golden.
  2. Remove from the oven
  3. Slice the brie and divide between the round toasts. Top with a little cranberry sauce and place under a preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese begins to bubble.
  4. Serve hot garnished with fresh chives.

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