Recipes - Finger Food

Throwing a party? Carême’s finger food recipes are guaranteed to kick start your party and please your guests with our sweet and savoury creations.

Pork and Prawn Flat Sausage Roll

We saw Colin Fassnidge make a flat sausage roll on Better Homes and Gardens – with a prawn toast spin – and had to put...
55 minutes8-10 as a snack

Mini pear galettes

These are the individual pastries that look like they came from a patisserie window – and take twenty-five minutes from ...
35 minutes8

Vegemite & Cheese Scrolls

Made with our butter puff pastry, these nostalgic, salty and buttery Vegemite and Cheese scrolls bake up golden and...
45 minutes10

Tomato & Ricotta Tart

This simple tomato tart is an easy tomato tart recipe made with puff pastry, fresh tomatoes, and a light ricotta base....
45 minutes6

Veggie Loaded Sausage Rolls

These veggie loaded sausage rolls from Boob to Food are a nourishing, family-friendly staple made with real, wholesome...
45 minutes6-8

Mini Apple Frangipane Danishes

These mini apple frangipane danishes are a simple, reliable bake for cooler days. Made with all-butter puff pastry, a...
45 minutes10

Easy Beef, Ricotta & Parmesan Sausage Rolls

These beef, ricotta and parmesan sausage rolls are an easy sausage roll recipe made with puff pastry and nourishing...
45 minutes6-8

Fig & Brie Tart

This fig and brie tart is an easy savoury tart recipe that pairs sweet figs with creamy cheese on our golden puff...
45 minutes6

Zucchini, Ricotta & Lemon Tart

This zucchini, ricotta and lemon tart is an easy savoury tart recipe made with fresh zucchini, creamy ricotta, and...
45 minutes6

Anchovy & Parmesan Puff Pastry Twists

These anchovy and parmesan puff pastry twists are an easy savoury puff pastry recipe, packed with bold flavour and crisp...
45 minutes16

Simple Tomato Tart

Easy tomato tart made with puff pastry and ripe tomatoes. A simple, savoury recipe that is fresh, nourishing and full of...
40 minutes6

Cherry & Cream Puff Pastry Christmas Trees

These cherry jam and cream puff pastry Christmas trees are an easy festive dessert made with flaky puff pastry and sweet...
1 hour 5 minutes6/8

Biscoff Christmas Trees

These Biscoff puff pastry Christmas trees are a quick and easy festive dessert, made with flaky all butter pastry and...
45 minutes6-8

Roasted Pumpkin, Goat’s Cheese & Silverbeet Tart

This roasted pumpkin, goat’s cheese, and silverbeet tart is a simple but bold vegetarian dish that certainly delivers on...
1 hour 10 minutes6

Mixed Berry Vol au Vents

Take the effort out of entertaining with these cute little Mixed Berry Vol au Vents! Made with a filling of sweet jam,...
45 minutes6

Festive Portuguese Custard Tarts

Crisp, creamy Portuguese Custard Tarts with a festive twist? Yes, please! The flaky sour cream shortcrust base and...
55 minutes8 - 10

Sophie Hansen’s Puff Pastry Bites with Salmon Rilettes

These puff pastry bites are a delicious little crowd pleaser - serve them up with a glass of chilled sparkling on...
1 hour 5 minutes6-8

Smoked Chicken Vol au Vents

Add a touch of the French to your table with these decadent Smoked Chicken Vol Au Vents! The crisp, flaky puff pastry...
1 hour 5 minutes6

Confit Duck Tartlets

These Asian-style Confit Duck Tartlets are a guaranteed showstopper for your next dinner party, and the best part is,...
40 minutes12

Mini Pastry Toasted Sandwiches

These 'toasties' will have mouths watering and become a fast family favourite. Add a zesty chutney and your favourite...
50 minutes18

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Fillo Parcels With Yoghurt Sauce

Our Moroccan spiced lamb fillo parcels are a delicious alternative to the classic sausage roll. Full of aromatic...
1 hour16

Scallop Shell Pies

These beautiful little Scallop Shell Pies use our golden, flaky all butter puff pastry to encase a luxurious filling of ...
45 minutes8

Mushroom & Truffle Cheese Danishes

What do you get when cream cheese and truffle manchego invite sauteed mushroom and thyme to a pastry party? A savoury...
55 minutes12

Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Tartlets

These tasty tarts are an entertaining essential for the festive season (or any other time of the year!). The delicious...
36 minutes12

Mango & Frangipane Tartlets

Decadent, delicious tartlets are a must when it comes to easy entertaining! These Mango & Frangipane Tartlets are...
50 minutes10

Spekulaas Palmiers

Sugar and spice and all things nice! Deliciously crisp puff pastry cookies made up of buttery layers that will melt in...
50 minutes18

Savoury Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

There’s no better way to start a Christmas gathering by serving up some true Christmas spirit. This show-stopping...
1 hour8

Sour Cream Pastry Rounds with Horseradish & Beef

These Beef & Horseradish Rounds are an explosion of flavour to tempt the most selective of tastebuds. The warmth and...
30 minutes45

Sundried Tomato Palmiers

If you need to make something impressive in a hurry, these Sundried Tomato Palmiers are the perfect addition to your...
30 minutes15

Florentine Christmas Tarts

These fruity, nutty Florentine Christmas Tarts delights are encased in sweet, crisp, vanilla bean sweet shortcrust...
1 hour 10 minutes20

Beetroot & Duck Pâté Puff Pastry Rounds

These delightful little canapés are the perfect go-to recipe for entertaining - rich in flavour and texture, the flaky, ...
30 minutes45

Fig & Pecan Fruit Mince Tarts

With buttery, flaky pastry cases and a decadent filling of rum soaked dried fruits and pecans, these fruit mince tarts...
50 hours 25 minutes18

Mini Boxing Day Pastry Sandwiches

These leftover 'toasties' will have mouths watering and become a family favourite Boxing Day recipe tradition. Breathe...
55 minutes18

Spelt Pastry Rounds with Hot Smoked Salmon Pâté

Turn up the flavour for easy entertaining with these delightful Smoked Salmon Puffs. The classic flavour combination of ...
30 minutes45

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Sausage Rolls

These Moroccan Spiced Lamb Sausage Rolls offer a fresh and flavourful twist on the classic sausage roll. Infused with...
55 minutes20 - 24

Puff Pastry Pizza Scrolls

If you're craving a delicious snack that's both quick and easy to whip up, look no further than our puff pastry pizza...
1 hour 10 minutes4

Italian Sausage, Potato & Parmesan Cheese Tart

Looking for a simple and delicious tart that can be enjoyed as a snack or quick meal?  Our flavourful upside-down spelt ...
40 minutes8

Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll

Upgrade your sausage roll game with this quick and easy (but supremely delicious) sausage roll recipe! Our Pork &...
1 hour6-8

Chicken, Maple & Mustard Sausage Rolls

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make party snack, these Chicken, Maple & Mustard mini sausage rolls...
1 hour16

Lemon Curd Tarts

In the early years of Carême, we ran a little patisserie stall at the Barossa Farmers Market and these lemon curd tarts ...
2 hours 50 minutes12

Moroccan Lamb Puffs

With flaky, pastry-encased spiced lamb complemented by the tang of lemon, yoghurt and parsley, this divine North...
1 hour 35 minutes24

Beef & Caramelised Onion Sausage Rolls

Who says you can’t have a hearty sausage roll for a mid-week dinner? Serve it with coleslaw and enjoy the added bonus of...
1 hour8

Pigs in Blankets Three Ways

Ditch the 70s cocktail franks and embrace these delicious pigs in blankets, made with pork chipolatas, streaky smoked...
1 hour 35 minutes16

Puff Pastry Straws Three Ways

These decadent puff pastry straws are the perfect accompaniment to celebratory drinks or a casual Saturday afternoon...
35 minutes30

Sticky Chinese Pork Puffs

A sticky, scrumptious Char Siu BBQ pork filling is wrapped up in flaky, buttery puff pastry goodness to create this...
55 minutes16

Goat’s Cheese, Asparagus & Tarragon Tarts

Our Goat’s Cheese, Asparagus & Tarragon Tarts are utterly delicious. Tangy, creamy goat’s cheese and fresh asparagus...
1 hour 20 minutes6

Moroccan Spiced Carrot & Haloumi Rolls with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce

These Moroccan Spiced Carrot and Haloumi Rolls will really hit the spot! Made with our new Spelt Wholemeal Butter Puff...
1 hour 30 minutes6

Baked Camembert Pithivier

This simple, yet drool-worthy recipe is the perfect dish for whipping up when unexpected guests arrive. Ooey, gooey...
1 hour4

Smoked Salmon Sausage Rolls

These Smoked Salmon Sausage Rolls are a deliciously savoury bite with a luxurious twist! Flaky puff pastry is filled...
1 hour 10 minutes24-28

Garlic & Herb Twists

A veritable forest of herbs combines with garlic, chilli, cheese and crisp, golden puff pastry to create delicious...
1 hour 10 minutes25

Antipasto Mille Feuille

Absolutely stunning is the only way to describe these canapes. Pesto, tomato and capsicum, and zingy cream cheese and...
1 hour 15 minutes16

Caramelised Onion Tartlets

These tartlets pack a whole lot of flavour into delicious little packages! Our tangy, crisp sour cream shortcrust pastry...
1 hour 8 minutes18

Chocolate Salted Caramel Mini Tartlets

If you’re looking for all the good things rolled into one, this delicious recipe is salty AND sweet. The biscuity dark...
1 hour12

Crab & Celeriac Remoulade Tartlets

Sweet flaked crab mixed with grated celeriac, herbs, lemon and mayonnaise makes the perfect filling for these mini...
40 minutes24

Ham, Ricotta & Pesto Pinwheels

Use any leftover Christmas ham in these tasty pinwheels with ricotta, pesto and pine nuts. They are perfect to make for ...
1 hour 15 minutes12

Candied Tomato, Mascarpone & Black Sesame Pastries

These simple but impressive canapés with their golden, flaky pastry topped with crunchy black sesame seeds, lemony...
1 hour 10 minutes16

Smokey Pork & Onion Sausage Rolls

If you're craving a savory snack with a little twist, these Smokey Pork & Onion Sausage Rolls are ...
1 hour 10 minutes16

Mediterranean Puff Pizza

40 minutes4

Beef & Thyme Sausage Rolls

Beef & Thyme Sausage Rolls recipe and photos, created by Anastassia Zolotarev for Harris Farm. Click here to see her...
1 hour10-12

Rare Roast Beef, Horseradish Cream & Tarragon Pastry Discs

This is one of those extremely simple but impressive canapés. Three elements that combine to offer melt-in-the-mouth...
2 hours 35 minutes30

Rocket Pesto, Tomato & Mascarpone Tart

Get ready for some free-form savory tart goodness with our Rocket Pesto, Tomato & Mascarpone Tart! Made with Carême ...
50 minutes8

Zucchini, Goats Cheese, Honey & Pistachio Tarts

Zucchini, goat cheese, honey, and pistachio—what more could you ask for in a tart? This delightful combination...
35 minutes6

Caramelised Onion & Goat’s Cheese Tartlets

Fall in love with Caramelised Onion and Goat's Cheese over again! Cook these delicious tartlets for yourself using our...
55 minutes8

Ham & Cheese Croissant

Turn your leftover Christmas ham into the perfect Boxing Day treat with these delicious Ham and Cheese Croissants!...
35 minutes24

Prawn Salad Cups

These Prawn Salad Cups, made with a rich and flaky sour cream shortcrust pastry, are the perfect bite-sized treat for...
35 minutes9

Smashed Pea & Salmon Tartines

These Smashed Pea & Salmon Tartines, served on our All-Butter Puff Pastry, are a fresh and elegant twist on a...
45 minutes32

Beef Pasties

Rustic and hearty, these classic Beef Pasties are the perfect comfort food. The golden sour cream shortcrust pastry is...
1 hour 40 minutes10

Macadamia & Tomato Pesto Scrolls

These Macadamia & Tomato Pesto Scrolls are a delightful savoury treat, combining the rich flavour of macadamia nuts ...
1 hour 10 minutes12

Ham, Cheese & Quince Pastry Slab

A perfect lunchbox or after school snack that the kids will love. Simply adjust ingredients to suit individual tastes....
1 hour8

Blueberry Danish

A decadent, buttery pastry filled with smooth cream cheese and topped with juicy blueberries. This sweet treat is the...
45 minutes6

Pork & Apple Sausage Rolls

Pork & Apple Sausage Rolls are a perfect savoury treat that combines the richness of pork with the subtle sweetness ...
50 minutes9

Apple Turnovers

These Apple Turnovers feature our butter puff pastry, filled with a delicious homemade apple compote, spiced with...
1 hour8

Beef Empanades

These Beef Empanadas are filled with a tasty blend of minced beef, spices, raisins, olives, and hard-boiled eggs,...
1 hour 5 minutes8

Roast Pumpkin Tart

1 hour6

Puff Pastry Pear Tart

Treat yourself to this decadent Pear Tart, where sweet poached pears are nestled on a buttery, flaky pastry base, baked ...
1 hour 20 minutes6

Eccles Cakes

Enjoy the sweet, spiced goodness of homemade Eccles Cakes! Buttery, crisp shortcrust pastry is filled with currants,...
35 minutes10-12

Pinwheels

These Pinwheels are the perfect party snack or lunchbox treat! Buttery puff pastry is spread with creamy ricotta,...
1 hour 30 minutes12

Lime & Coconut Tarts

Brighten up your dessert table with these delightful little Lime & Coconut Tarts! Our vanilla bean shortcrust pastry...
50 minutes12–14

Chicken & Veggie Sausage Rolls

These Chicken & Veggie Sausage Rolls are the perfect snack or lunchbox treat! Flaky, buttery shortcrust pastry...
55 minutes32–36

Apple Frangipane Tarts

These Apple Frangipane Tarts are a sweet, nutty delight! Our shortcrust pastry is filled with a fragrant frangipane made...
1 hour 20 minutes8

Lamb & Quince Sausage Rolls

A deliciously unique take on a classic favourite! Minced lamb shoulder is mixed with pancetta, rosemary, lemon thyme,...
1 hour 20 minutes24

Chicken & Feta Rolls

Chicken & Feta Rolls are the ultimate treat for any occasion! Encased in buttery puff pastry, the filling combines...
35 minutes24-28
Alastair McLeod
We pretty much make everything from scratch at Al’FreshCo Catering… but we leave the butter puff pastry making to the superstars – Carême Pastry.
Alastair McLeod at Al’FreshCo Catering

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