Fun & Festive Christmas Appetizer Ideas For Kids
Christmas is approaching. The sense of ceremony for children cannot be lacking. This creative recipe for children's Christmas appetizers that can be made easily is very popular among children. Come and make it!
Christmas Tree Rock Candy Gourd
Main ingredients
11 strawberries: Strawberries are the main component, providing a sweet and sour taste and bright color for the Christmas tree rock candy gourd.
2 bananas: Provide a sweet taste and form a contrast with the color of strawberries, enriching the visual effect of the Christmas tree.
2g black sesame seeds: Used to decorate the Christmas tree rock candy gourd, visually forming eyes and a mouth.
11 blueberries: Mainly used for decoration, inserted at the top of the bamboo skewer, like the top decoration of a Christmas tree.
200g white granulated sugar and 100g clear water: They are the main components for making syrup. White granulated sugar provides sweetness, and clear water helps dissolve the sugar to form syrup.
11 bamboo skewers: Used to string up all the ingredients and maintain the shape of the Christmas tree.
Steps
Prepare ingredients: Prepare 11 strawberries, 2 bananas, 200g white granulated sugar, 100g clear water, 2 grams of black sesame seeds, 11 blueberries, and 11 bamboo skewers.
Process ingredients: Wash the strawberries and bananas. Cut off the stems of the strawberries and cut the bananas into small sections for later use.
Combine ingredients: Put the cut banana sections in the middle of the strawberries. Then dot black sesame seeds on the top of the bananas. String the strawberries and bananas with bamboo skewers. Insert a blueberry on the top to make it more lovely.
Boil syrup: Pour white granulated sugar and clear water into the pot in a ratio of 2:1. Stir well and boil over high heat. Then turn to low heat and boil for about 10 minutes.
Tip:
Note that do not stir after boiling to avoid frosting. Boil until the syrup is in a golden yellow bubbly state. Take an appropriate amount of sugar liquid with chopsticks and put it in cold water. If knocking on the cup can make a crisp sound and it doesn't stick to the teeth when bitten, it means the syrup is cooked.
Coat with syrup: Remove from heat and quickly dip the strung strawberry and banana skewers into the syrup to coat with a layer of syrup. Then place it on baking paper to cool.
Strawberry Santa Claus
Main ingredients
100 grams of strawberries: The main component provides a sweet and sour taste. At the same time, the red appearance of strawberries is very in line with the Christmas theme. The shape of strawberries is also similar to Santa Claus's hat, increasing the interesting of the dish.
100 grams of yam: One of the main components. Yam is made into yam puree, providing a delicate taste and being the main material for making Santa Claus's face. If there is no yam, potatoes can be used as a substitute.
White granulated sugar: Mixed with yam to help provide sweetness.
Black sesame seeds: Used for decoration and as Santa Claus's eyes to improve the visual effect of the dish.
Carrots: Used for decoration and as Santa Claus's nose.
Coconut powder: Coconut powder is sprinkled on the surface of strawberries and yams, providing additional texture and flavor and increasing the festive atmosphere.
Steps
Preprocessing ingredients:
Wash 100 grams of strawberries carefully. Then cut off the head and tail and set aside.
Wash 100 grams of yam. Steam it. After steaming, put the yam in a bowl. Add 10 grams of white granulated sugar and mash it into a puree with a spoon or other tools.
Shape making:
Take a small ball from the yam puree and roll it into a round shape in your hand. Then use black sesame seeds and carrots to decorate its face. Use black sesame seeds as eyes and carrots as nose to make a shape.
Assembly and completion:
Combine the cut strawberries with the yam with the made shape. Finally, sprinkle a layer of coconut powder on the surface and it is completed.
Christmas Frosted Sugar Cookies
Main ingredients
75g butter: Makes the cookies crispy and increases fragrance.
40g powdered sugar: Increases the sweetness of the cookies and makes the finished product more delicate.
25g egg liquid: Enhances the toughness and extensibility of the dough and helps the cookies take shape.
160g low-gluten flour: The main raw material for making cookies, forming the structure of the dough.
200g powdered sugar: Provides sweetness and makes the frosting texture delicate.
40g egg white: Makes the frosting sticky and malleable for easy spreading and decoration.
Steps
Preparation: Take out the butter in advance and soften it. Stir the egg liquid and set aside.
Whipping butter: Put 75g butter in a basin and whip it until fluffy.
Adding powdered sugar: Add 40g powdered sugar in two installments and continue to whip until the color of the butter becomes lighter and the volume expands.
Adding egg liquid: Pour in 25g egg liquid and stir well.
Adding flour: Sift in 160g low-gluten flour and stir to form a dough. Wrap it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Cutting cookies and baking: Take out the dough and cut it into thin slices. Put it in a preheated oven and bake at 180 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes until the surface is golden. Take it out and let it cool.
Making frosting and decoration: Stir 200g powdered sugar and 40g raw egg white into a smooth frosting to decorate the cookies.
What finger foods are suitable for children attending Christmas parties?
There are many cookies suitable for children to eat at Christmas. Let's talk about various small cookies in Christmas shapes first. Cookies made into shapes like Christmas trees, snowmen or Santa Claus are beautiful and delicious. Cookies can be prepared in many flavors, such as chocolate, vanilla or lemon, which can meet the hobbies of different children.
There are also mini cheese sandwiches. Cut the bread into small pieces and sandwich children's favorite cheese slices and ham slices for them to hold easily.
Fruit skewers are also a good choice. Cut fruits like strawberries, blueberries and cantaloupes into small pieces and string them up with bamboo skewers. The colorful colors can not only supplement vitamins but also be fun.
In addition, fried chicken nuggets are also good. The skin is crispy and the inside is tender. Children usually like them. However, pay attention to controlling the oil temperature and cooking time to ensure that the chicken is fully cooked.
Moreover, small puffs are also quite suitable. They can be filled with cream or chocolate sauce. The sweet taste is definitely irresistible for children.
Finally, lovely Christmas cupcakes decorated with frosting-made snowflakes or small bells on top. Children will definitely love them very much.
Anyway, when choosing food for children, we have to consider nutrition, taste and fun so that they can eat happily and have fun at the party.
What should children eat for Christmas dinner?
Christmas Roast Chicken
Christmas roast chicken is a traditional Christmas feast. I think we can make some flavors that children like. For example, stuff some sausages or cheese that they love into the chicken. In this way, the traditional flavor can be retained and children can eat happily.
Christmas Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a side dish that children especially like. I will add some butter and milk to make it more smooth. Then sprinkle some scallions and pepper for more flavor. Children usually like this simple and delicious food.
Vegetable Fried Rice
In order to let children eat enough vegetables, I will make some vegetable fried rice. Use vegetables such as carrots, peas and corn, and combine them with eggs and rice. It is nutritious and delicious. Children generally like this colorful rice.
Christmas Pudding
Christmas pudding is a traditional dessert for Christmas dinner. I will put some chocolate chips or dried fruits in it. Children will like it more. The sweetness of pudding plus the rich fragrance of chocolate is definitely children's favorite.
Fruit Salad
Finally, I will prepare a sumptuous fruit salad. Use fruits like strawberries, blueberries, bananas and oranges and match them with some honey or yogurt sauce. It can not only supplement vitamins for children but also let them taste the sweet taste.
