Top 30 Best Amuse Bouche Recipes (2024)

The Best Amuse Bouche Recipes to delight guests before a dinner party. Dainty, beautiful, and, of course, delicious.

When it comes to amuse bouche recipes, appearances count. The presentation of the dish often matters just as much as the flavor, so I have chosen recipes for amuse bouche that look as good as they taste. Whatever the occasion, this list of easy amuse bouche ideas has you covered!

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1. Crab Bisque Shots

Perfect for any seafood lovers, this seafood amuse bouche is actually allot easier to make than you might think. It comes together in just 20 minutes yet is full of flavor. Guests can knock back the shot of rich and creamy crab bisque and still be ready for their first course.

2. Asparagus Mousse Amuse Bouche

Elegant, classy, and light, this asparagus mousse is certainly the best amuse bouche recipe for springtime. Delicately flavored with dill and topped with a smoked trout garnish, it's a dainty dish to impress.

3. Bloody Mary Amuse Bouche Shots

This would be fun for a brunch party! Guests can pick their garnish and give their little bloody mary shot as much of a spicy kick as they like.

4. Caviar Vol Au Vents

Serving a caviar amuse bouche is a surefire way to impress guests. Delicate puff pastry vol au vent shells are the perfect vessel for cream fraiche topped with tangy caviar and chopped chives. The cases can be made in advance and frozen, which makes this such an easy amuse bouche recipe to whip up at the last minute.

5. Smoked Fish Terrine

You can adjust the size of this terrine to suit the occasion. I often make a larger version for a first course or starter, but you can make it smaller to become an amuse bouche instead. Serve on a small piece of crispy toast, it's the perfect bite.

6. Parmesan Lollipops

Parmesan lollipops (or a parmesan tuille) are fun to serve on co*cktail sticks and hand around to guests at a party. Spice them up with herbs, sesame seeds, garlic powder or even chili flakes.

7. Steamed Mussels Soup Amuse Bouche

This is one of my favorite amuse bouche recipes to serve at a dinnerparty. A single steamed mussel served on top of a shot glass full of a cream soup made from the cooking liquid and white wine. It's rich and decadent, visually arresting and very, very delicious.

8. Quail's Eggs And Celery Salt

Serve a cluster of 3 delicate little quail eggs and celery salt as an easy amuse bouche recipe. They are small enough not to put a dent in someone's appetite, but pretty and tasty enough to make the perfect tiny appetizer.

10. Crab Croquettes

Serve a single crab croquette on a dainty plate as the perfect amuse bouche. Made from succulent crab meat, herbs, and chili, they have a fresh flavor with just the right amount of heat.

11. Savory Profiteroles with Goat Cheese

Chances are, you've had profiteroles before. But these cream puffs are usually served as a dessert, so guests will be even more amused to be served a savory version as an amuse bouche. Piped full of creamy whipped goat cheese and drizzled with honey, each one is a bite-sized serving of heaven.

12. Fresh Oysters

A single oyster served on the half shell will always get a reaction. Serve with a squeeze of lemon, some Tabasco and a mignonette dressing and let guests slurp away.

If you love serving oysters check out this article on what wine to serve with oysters.

13. Bacon Blue Deviled Eggs with Roasted Garlic and Asparagus

Devilled eggs are making a huge comeback this year. This dish that became huge in the 70's can actually be traced back to ancient Rome, so it's been around for a while and is currently enjoying s resurgance in popularity. Perfectly presented deviled eggs make great amuse bouche recipes.

14. French Onion-Gruyere Mini Boules

I've not met many people who don't love French onion soup and I love how it's been the inspiration for fun amuse bouche ideas. Mini bread boules are hollowed out and filled with creamy Gruyere cheese and caramelized onions. Each bite is like a spoonful of French onion soup, it's so cute and the perfect amuse bouche.

15. Butternut Squash Soup Shooters

Here's a great vegetarian amuse bouche recipe. It's perfect for the harvest season when weather starts to cool, and I love to make a big pot of it. Heat some up and ladle into shooter glasses to serve between courses at cozy dinner parties or special occasions.

16. Smoked Salmon Macarons

And whilst these dainty French treats are usually sweet, I love this savory version with piped smoked salmon mousse on top of the shells. Making macarons can take a bit of practice, but once you've mastered the techniques involved it is so fun to try different flavors. I have a guide on how to make macarons perfectly you can read before you begin.

17. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Bisque Shooters

Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich, but make it classy. Serving an elegant twist on a basic recipe is a really fun thing to do. Guests will certainly be surprised and delighted when you place this in front of them.

18. Smoked Mackerel Pâté on Melba Toasts

Melba toasts sometimes get bad PR, but you can elevate them to new heights with this delicious mackerel pate. It's salty and savory, and beautifully presented.

19. Pesto Scallop Amuse Bouche

A pretty scallop shell is the perfect serving dish for amuse bouche recipes. Buttery, seared scallops on a bed of pesto cream sauce and balsamic mustard caviar are certainly going to make your dinner party a fancy affair. The caviar is also super fun to make, its a savory version of the fruit cavair I love to use as a garnish for desserts and co*cktails.

20. Fancy Mini Latkes

Speaking of caviar, try this amuse bouche recipe next! Latkas are perfectly crispy on the outside but buttery soft on the inside and the perfect base for a dollop of sour cream, caviar & chives. You could use salmon roe or caviar and everyone will love that salty burst of flavor.

Love serving caviar? Try serving some of these caviar canapes next.

21. Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Spoons

Appetizer spoons are a fun and unique way to serve amuse bouche recipes. No need for a plate! Smoked salmon and cream cheese are a classic combination of flavors, and you can jazz it up with some chives, finely diced red onion, lemon juice, and lemon zest. The perfect mini hors d'oeuvres for a special occasion.

22. Watermelon Chilli Salt Amuse Bouche

Have you ever tried watermelon with chili? It's the perfect blend of cool and refreshing and hot and spicy. This vegan amuse bouche recipe is so light, it definitely won't fill anyone up before the main event.

23. Seared Scallops and Parsnip Cream on Appetizer Spoons

Warm and creamy parsnip puree topped with seared scallops are perfect for winter. Full of cozy flavors and buttery texture, you might have an issue with guests wanting a second helping!

24. Pickled Baby Beets Amuse Bouche

Rich and tangy goat cheese whipped up with herbs is the perfect contrast to sweet pickled beetroot. Beetroot is also so vibrant, and makes a beautiful addition to colorful amuse bouche recipes.

25. Creamy Parsnip Soup, Prosciutto & Chives

I love the drama of a shard of crispy prosciutto balanced atop this amuse bouche in a shooter glass. A pinch of chopped chives creates the perfect color contrast as well as adding some mild onion flavor to the creamy soup beneath.

26. Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Cajun Cream

Salty bacon and scallops have always been a classic combination, but a kick of cajun spice livens up this shellfish amuse bouche. I'd certainly say this will surprise and delight guests!

27. Tuna Tartare in Miso Cones

How pretty is this amuse bouche! The miso cones serve so many purposes. They are pretty and dainty, they perfectly hold the right amount of tuna tartare and they also pack a hit of umami punch from the miso.

28. Tortellini Alfredo with Wine & Peas in spoons

Serve a single tortellini as the perfect alternative to a pasta course. It's a great way to serve a pasta dish but keep it from taking over a meal and being too filling. Simply top with some peas and fresh herbs and you have yourself a super simple yet delicious amuse-bouche.

29. Endive with marinated beets, gorgonzola, and pistachios

Endives and blue cheese are a match made in heaven. The slightly bitter taste of the endives (you could also use chicory) works in tandem with the creamy, rich, and tangy Gorgonzola. Couple that with crunchy pistachios and sweet beetroot and you have a super elegant amuse bouche that comes in its own edible bowl.

30. Easy Yellow Gazpacho Soup Recipe with Spicy Shrimp Tails

You may have guessed by now that I loved appetizers served in shot glasses. They just make such elegant amuse bouche recipes and are the perfect size. Cool and refreshing gazpacho is the perfect summer amuse bouche recipe, especially when served with a juicy shrimp that has a nice kick from the cajun spice.

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