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title: "Chilean Cold Canapés — Easy Sandwich Bread Canapés Recipe"
description: "Versión en Español. Chilean cold canapés are 5 cm rounds of sandwich bread topped with three simple spreads, mashed artichoke hearts with mayonnaise, cream cheese with chives, and hard-boiled egg blen..."
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date: 2026-09-27
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# Chilean Cold Canapés — Easy Sandwich Bread Canapés Recipe

[Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-canapes-faciles-con-pan-de-molde/)

![Chilean cold canapés on sandwich bread rounds with salmon, artichoke, and egg toppings](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/chilean-cold-canapes-sandwich-bread-featured.jpg)*Homemade Chilean canapés fríos en pan de molde*

Chilean cold canapés are 5 cm rounds of sandwich bread topped with three simple spreads, mashed artichoke hearts with mayonnaise, cream cheese with chives, and hard-boiled egg blended with cilantro and butter, finished with ham, cheese, hearts of palm, smoked salmon, or baby corn. They take 30 minutes of preparation and serve 8 people.

They are simple and versatile, ideal for cocktail parties and year-end celebrations, and need almost no cooking.

## How to Make Chilean Canapés?

Use any sandwich bread you like, white, whole wheat, or seeded, and top it with your favorite combinations, from classic ham and cheese with homemade mayonnaise to artichoke cream, cream cheese with chives, or eggs with cilantro.

## Nutritional Information

Each serving of canapés contains approximately 200 kcal, 20 g of carbohydrates, 10 g of fat, 7 g of protein, 1 g of fiber, 3 g of sugars, 25 mg of cholesterol, and 350 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.

## Homemade Chilean Canapés Recipe

**Preparation:** 30 minutes
**Servings:** 8 people

### Ingredients

- 500 g (1.1 lb) of sandwich bread
- 100 g (3.5 oz) of cream cheese
- 100 g (3.5 oz) of artichoke hearts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of cheese
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoons of cilantro
- 2 teaspoons of chives
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- A splash of milk
- Homemade mayonnaise
- Toppings: shrimp, sliced hearts of palm, corn, smoked salmon, mushrooms, capers, jarred roasted peppers
- Fine salt
- Black pepper

### Instructions

1. Lay the bread slices on a board and cut rounds with a 5 cm (2 in) cookie cutter, avoiding the crusts. Cut the ham and cheese into small squares to fit the bread. In a bowl, mash the artichoke hearts with a fork, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

![Sandwich bread cut into rounds for canapés](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/white-bread-rounds-for-charqui-canapes.webp)*Bread rounds*

1. In a second bowl, mix the cream cheese with a splash of milk and the chopped chives. In a hand blender cup, blend the fresh cilantro, hard-boiled eggs, and butter until smooth.

![Sliced ham to top the canapés](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sliced-cooked-ham-rollitos.jpg)*Sliced ham*

1. Assemble the canapés by spreading them with the artichoke cream, cream cheese, or egg spread and topping them with ham, cheese, hearts of palm, smoked salmon, or baby corn. Garnish with cilantro leaves or roasted pepper. The combinations are endless.

## Additional Tips

### Keep them small

Make canapés that can be eaten in one or two bites so guests can try every combination.

### Use piping bags

Fill piping bags with each spread to add just the right amount quickly.

### Reuse the crusts

Dry the crusts in a low oven and grind them into breadcrumbs.

| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| White sandwich bread | Whole wheat or seeded bread | 1:1 | Heartier |
| Artichoke cream | Avocado with lemon | 1:1 | Fresher, very Chilean |
| Smoked salmon | Shrimp | To taste | Milder |
| Cream cheese | Goat cheese | 1:1 | Tangier |

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### 1. How do I keep the bread from getting soggy?

Spread a base of butter, mayonnaise, or cream cheese first, so the bread does not absorb moisture from the toppings.

### 2. How do I keep canapés fresh at a long event?

Keep them refrigerated until shortly before serving and use chilled trays.

### 3. Can I make them ahead?

Prepare the spreads ahead and assemble the canapés no more than a couple of hours before serving.

### 4. What can I do with the bread crusts?

Dry them in the oven and grind them into homemade breadcrumbs.

## What Are Canapés?

Canapés are small bites of bread with savory toppings, served at Chilean cocktail parties, weddings, and year-end celebrations.

## History of Canapés

The word canapé is French for sofa, a reference to the bread base that supports the topping like a cushion.

## Did You Know?

Canapés became fashionable among the European upper classes in the 19th century and later a staple of home parties around the world.

## Recommended

- [Chilean Charqui Canapés](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-charqui-dried-meat-canapes-recipe/)
- [Chilean Ham and Cheese Rolls](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-arrollados-jamon-queso-ham-cheese-rolls-recipe/)
- [Chilean Stuffed Ham Rolls](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-stuffed-ham-rolls-rollitos-de-jamon-rellenos-recipe/)
- [Chilean Sea Urchin Pâté](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-sea-urchin-pate-recipe/)