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Easy Egg Canapés on Buttered Bread

Easy Egg Canapés on Buttered Bread

These classic European egg canapés are a simple yet elegant appetizer made with buttered white bread, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise or whipped butter, and fresh herbs. Perfect for parties, afternoon tea, or holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings: 8 canapés
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: European
Calories: 83
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices white sandwich bread
  • 2 2 eggs hard-boiled
  • 2 tbsp butter softened
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • salt and pepper for taste

Method
 

  1. Using a round cookie cutter or glass, cut circles about 4 cm (1½ inches) in diameter from the slices of white bread.
  2. Lightly butter each bread round.
  3. Cut the hard-boiled eggs into slices.
  4. Place one slice of egg on each bread round.
  5. Pipe a small rosette of whipped butter or mayonnaise on top of each egg slice using a piping bag or spoon.
  6. Garnish with a small sprig of fresh parsley.
  7. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving to allow the canapés to firm up.
  8. Serve chilled as an appetizer or party snack.

Notes

  • The original Latvian cookbook uses a decorative piping bag ("aspiks") to pipe butter or mayonnaise for presentation.
  • These canapés are traditionally served cold at celebrations, afternoon gatherings, and holiday tables throughout Northern and Eastern Europe.
  • You can also garnish with fresh dill, chives, or paprika for additional flavor and color.