Classic Ukrainian Canapes with a Creamy Spread topped with sliced meat and vegetables. These canapes are served at most parties and gatherings and go quickly!

Canapes with a creamy spread topped with meat, tomatoes and cucumbers.

canapes with creamy spread-

Open-faced sandwiches (also called tea sandwiches or canapes in Ukraine) are slices of bread topped with a creamy spread then slices of meat and vegetables. I love the recipe for this cream spread, it’s so fluffy and soft and spreads on the bread so easily.

MEAT: If you don’t have a local European Store where fresh Russian kielbasa can be purchased, you can purchase good quality deli meat from your local grocery store. Turkey, salami, turkey pastrami or Canadian bacon can be used as the choice of meat.

TOPPINGS:  Some of the most popular toppings to add to canapes are cucumbers, tomatoes. We like to be creative and add jalapenos or banana peppers from jars, or even pickles.

How to prepare cream spread, french bread slices, and toppings.

how to make canapes with a creamy spread-

  • Beat the cream cheese until creamy, add in half and half and beat for an additional minute.
  • Add in mayo, pepper and garlic powder, beat until fluffy and creamy.
  • Slice french bread.
  • Prepare the desired toppings.
  • Add spread to each slice of bread. Add meat on top of the creamy spread.
  • Top with desired toppings.
  • Enjoy, friends!
Canapes with a creamy spread on a tray topped with fresh greens

I hope you enjoy these creamy canapes as much as we do!

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Canapes with a Creamy Spread

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Classic Ukrainian Canapes with a Creamy Spread topped with sliced meat and vegetables. These canapes are served at most parties and gatherings and go quickly!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 22 canapes

Ingredients

  • 1 french bread

Spread-

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temp
  • 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp half and half (or heavy whipping cream)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper or to taste
  • fresh dill, optional

Toppings Ideas-

  • 1 lb meat
  • tomato
  • jalapenos
  • banana pepper
  • cucumber
  • pickles

Instructions

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese on high until creamy and fluffy for about 2 minutes.
  • Once the cream cheese is fluffy slowly pour in the half and half and mix another minute.
  • Add in the mayo, pepper and garlic powder. Beat again, just to get the mayo mixed in well
  • Slice French bread.
  • Slice desired toppings.
  • Add spread to each slice of bread. Add a slice or two of meat onto the spread. Top with desired toppings.

Nutrition

119kcal Calories11g Carbs7g Protein5g Fat2g Saturated Fat25mg Cholesterol156mg Sodium119mg Potassium1g Fiber1g Sugar145IU Vitamin A1mg Vitamin C19mg Calcium1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Canapes with a Creamy Spread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 156mg7%
Potassium 119mg3%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 145IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)