20+ Christmas Eve Finger Food Appetizers for Holiday Parties
These 20+ Christmas Eve appetizers are some of my favorite festive bites to make during the holiday season. I’m sharing a mix of easy Christmas finger food appetizers that are perfect for serving a crowd, but also work well for a small family gathering on Christmas Eve.
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If you’re planning a big holiday party or keeping things simple at home, these appetizers will give everyone something delicious to snack on while you celebrate together.
You’ll find plenty of bite-sized appetizers, easy dips, and festive charcuterie boards that pair perfectly with Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas, along with Christmas Side Dishes. And when it’s time for something sweet, finish the evening with these Creative and Cute Christmas Desserts.
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
This Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board is one of those holiday appetizers that looks like a centerpiece on the table. It’s a mix of meats, cheeses, fruit, and pretzels.
I also find some cute Christmas party appetizers here!
Christmas Pineapple Tree Fruit Tray
This Christmas Pineapple Fruit Tray is a healthy Christmas appetizer board to serve alongside all the holiday treats. With so many cookies, pies, and candies around, this fruit tray is a nice way to balance things out.
Christmas Charcuterie Snowglobes
These Christmas Charcuterie Snowglobes are an easy and creative way to bring festive holiday spirit to the table. It’s a perfect individual appetizer idea.
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board on a Grazing Table
This Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board on a Grazing Table is a festive appetizer board idea and a Christmas party snack that’s great to serve for a crowd. It combines savory meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and crackers.
Festive Veggie Wreath Tray
This Festive Veggie Wreath Tray is a healthy Christmas appetizer to serve at a holiday party. It’s made with simple, everyday veggies—cucumbers, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Festive Wreath Charcuterie Board
This Wreath Charcuterie Board is one of my favorite ways to make a festive centerpiece that also works as a great appetizer. It’s a mix of meats, cheeses, fruit, crackers, and nuts arranged in the shape of a wreath.
Santa Charcuterie Board
This Santa Charcuterie Board is an easy appetizer with a mix of cheese, fruits, and crackers, assembled to look like Santa.
Christmas Tree Cheese Platter
This Christmas Tree Cheese Platter is an easy Christmas snack and appetizer board that is ready in just 15 minutes. With layers of cheeses, cherry tomatoes, and fresh rosemary, it’s a quick way to serve an appetizer at a party.
Festive Christmas Snack Board
This Christmas Charcuterie Board is a festive and colorful appetizer featuring a variety of cheeses, meats, crackers, and fresh fruit. It’s easy to put together, customizable, and makes the perfect holiday party centerpiece.
Christmas Cane Charcuterie Board
This Christmas Candy Cane Charcuterie Board is a mix of fresh fruits, cheeses, and sweet candies arranged in a candy cane shape, making it an easy snack or appetizer for holiday parties.
Mr.Grinch Charcuterie Board
This Mr. Grinch Charcuterie Board is a festive holiday appetizer with green grapes, cheese, salami, and prosciutto arranged to look like the Grinch.
Charcuterie boards are one of the best easy appetizers, and the following recipes are my favorites!
DIY Christmas Charcuterie Cups
These Christmas Charcuterie Cups are an easy holiday snack, filled with salami, cheese, fruits, and gherkins—a great single-serve snack appetizer for a Christmas party.
Reindeer Cheeseball
This Reindeer Cheese Ball combines creamy cheese, savory ranch seasoning, and crunchy pecans. This fun and delicious appetizer is perfect for holiday gatherings.
Baked Brie with Garlic and Honey
Warm and gooey Baked Brie with Garlic and Honey is an easy appetizer that combines creamy cheese, sweet honey, and savory garlic.
Leftover Turkey Cheesy Buffalo Dip
If you have leftover Turkey after Thanksgiving, then this Turkey Cheesy Buffalo Dip is a great dip appetizer for Christmas Eve.
Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels
These Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels are made with spinach wraps, creamy cheese, turkey slices, and just the right amount of sweet and tangy flavor from dried cranberries and feta.
Cranberry Brie Bites
These Cranberry Brie Bites are an easy appetizer made with flaky crescent dough, creamy Brie, and tangy cranberry sauce. They are a mix of sweet and savory and take just 20 minutes to make.
Crockpot Cranberry Cocktail Sausages
These Cranberry Cocktail Sausages are a sweet and tangy party appetizer, made with just three ingredients and cooked in a slow cooker.
Savory-Sweet Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
Cranberry and Turkey Stuffing Balls made with ground turkey, stuffing, and cranberries. Crispy outside, tender inside, and great for dipping or serving as a Christmas appetizer.
Mini Piggies in a Blanket
These Mini Piggies in a Blanket are a perfect finger food to make for the holidays. Made of flaky, buttery croissant dough wrapped around juicy cocktail sausages.
Cracked Out Cheeseball Bites
When it comes to quick and easy party appetizers, Cracked Out Cheeseball Bites are one of my go-to options! These finger food bites are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.
Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Puff Pastry
This Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Puff Pastry is a festive, cheesy appetizer made with creamy spinach dip wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry and shaped like a holiday tree.
Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs
These Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs are sweet, tangy, and incredibly easy to make with just 4 ingredients! A dump-and-go appetizer that’s great for holidays.
Baked Cranberry and Walnut Brie Bites
These Cranberry and Walnut Brie Bites are a quick appetizer made with creamy brie, dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts in crisp phyllo shells. Ready in just 20 minutes!
