--- title: 10 Easy & Elegant Holiday Appetizer Recipes description: Entertaining and the holiday season go hand-in-hand & what better way to get your holiday festivities started off right with our berry holiday appetizers! image: https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hubfs/6-png.png --- [Skip to Content](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/10-easy-elegant-holiday-appetizer-recipes#anchor-cgbb-content) [![Instagram icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-instagram-1.png?width=20&height=20&name=icon-bb-instagram-1.png)](https://www.instagram.com/calgiantberries/) [![Pinterest icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-pinterest-1.png?width=16&height=20&name=icon-bb-pinterest-1.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/calgiantberries/) [![YouTube icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-youtube-1.png?width=21&height=15&name=icon-bb-youtube-1.png)](https://www.youtube.com/c/CalGiantBerries) [![Twitter icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-twitter-1.png?width=20&height=17&name=icon-bb-twitter-1.png)](https://twitter.com/calgiantberries) [![Facebook icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-facebook-1.png?width=10&height=20&name=icon-bb-facebook-1.png)](https://www.facebook.com/calgiantberries/) [![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/logo-cal-giant-1.png?width=120&height=43&name=logo-cal-giant-1.png)](http://www.calgiant.com/) [![The Berry Buzz logo](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/logo-the-berry-buzz.png?width=160&height=101&name=logo-the-berry-buzz.png)](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/) - [Tips](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/hacks-tips-tricks) - [Nutrition](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/nutrition) - [Entertaining](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/entertain) - [Lifestyle](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/lifestyle) - [Subscribe](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/subscribe) - [Buy Berries](https://www.calgiant.com/buy-berries/) Search # 10 Easy & Elegant Holiday Appetizer Recipes Share ![Pinterest](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-pinterest-1.png?width=19&height=24&name=icon-pinterest-1.png) ![Twitter](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-twitter-1.png?width=24&height=20&name=icon-twitter-1.png) ![Facebook](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-facebook-1.png?width=11&height=24&name=icon-facebook-1.png) Entertaining and the holiday season go hand-in-hand—and what better way to get your holiday festivities started off right with our berry festive holiday appetizers! From small bites to show stopping hors d'oeuvres, entertaining with [California Giant Berry Farms](http://calgiant.com/) berries never fail to ring in the holiday right.   ### [Mozzarella Stuffed Strawberries with Honey & Candied Pistachios](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/mozzarella-stuffed-strawberries-with-honey-and-candied-pistachios/) [![mozzarella stuffed strawberries with candied pistachios](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-png.png?width=400&height=400&name=1-png.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/mozzarella-stuffed-strawberries-with-honey-and-candied-pistachios/) Stuffed strawberries are the perfect way to elevate your appetizer offering. Our mozzarella, honey and candied pistachio stuffed strawberries offer delicious flavor, texture and color.   ### [Herb Rolled Goat Cheese & Blueberry Balls](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/herb-rolled-goat-cheese-and-blueberry-balls/) [![goat cheese rolled in herbs with blueberries](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-png-1.png?width=400&height=400&name=2-png-1.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/herb-rolled-goat-cheese-and-blueberry-balls/) Our Herb Rolled Goat Cheese and Blueberry Balls make for an appetizer that works for any occasion. We recommend pairing it with warm bread, crostinis, crackers, meats and fruit—but the possibilities are limitless.   ### [Burrata with Jalapeno Honey, Blackberries & Raspberries](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/burrata-with-jalapeno-honey-0/) [![burrata with berries on the side topped with honey ](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-png.png?width=400&height=400&name=3-png.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/burrata-with-jalapeno-honey-0/) Looking for an easy appetizer? Our spicy and sweet burrata recipe with fresh berries and honey is straightforward, requires minimal prep work and comes together in minutes. Add this appetizer to your next cheese board or serve solo.   ### [Blackberry & Goat Cheese Crostini](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-and-goat-cheese-crostini/) [![crostini with blackberries and goat cheese](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4-png-1.png?width=400&height=400&name=4-png-1.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-and-goat-cheese-crostini/) This blackberry and goat cheese crostini is the perfect appetizer that’s full of show-stopping color. Fresh blackberries provide a vivid tin to the goat cheese, while also providing a flavorful zeal.   ### [Crispy Artichokes & Blackberry Pesto](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/crispy-artichokes-and-blackberry-pesto/) [![crispy artichokes topped with blackberry pesto](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5-png-1.png?width=400&height=400&name=5-png-1.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/crispy-artichokes-and-blackberry-pesto/) These Crispy Artichokes and Blackberry Pesto make the perfect holiday appetizer!  ### [Balsamic Blackberry & Brie Puff Pastry](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/balsamic-blackberry-brie-puff-pastry-bites/) [![puff pastry with balsamic blackberry ](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6-png.png?width=400&height=400&name=6-png.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/balsamic-blackberry-brie-puff-pastry-bites/) Balsamic and blackberry bring a deep color and flavor to these Brie Puff Pastry Bites. These handheld bites are great for hosting an event or get together with family and friends.  ### [Berry Bruschetta with Honey Yogurt Spread](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/berry-bruschetta-with-honey-yogurt-spread/) [![bruschetta bites with honey yogurt spread and topped with berries](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/7-png.png?width=400&height=400&name=7-png.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/berry-bruschetta-with-honey-yogurt-spread/) Make these berry and bruschetta bites for a delightful twist on the classic bruschetta. Flavors of yogurt, honey and berry unite as a sweet topping on a crostini.  ### [Blue Cheese & Walnut Stuffed Strawberries](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blue-cheese-and-walnut-stuffed-strawberries/) [![strawberries stuffed with blue cheese and walnuts](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/8-png.png?width=400&height=400&name=8-png.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blue-cheese-and-walnut-stuffed-strawberries/) These Blue Cheese & Walnut Stuffed Strawberries will take your taste buds on an adventure of flavor, color, and texture!  ### [Baked Brie with Roasted Strawberries](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/baked-brie-recipe-with-roasted-strawberries) [![baked brie topped with roasted strawberries](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/9-png-1.png?width=400&height=400&name=9-png-1.png)](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/baked-brie-recipe-with-roasted-strawberries) It’s hard to resist creamy melty brie topped with syrupy, sweet and tart strawberries. This recipe is a showstopper addition to your spring appetizers repertoire, and great for a brunch buffet.  ### [Mini Polenta Cakes with Smoked Salmon & Raspberry-Tarragon Topping](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/mini-polenta-cakes/) [![mini polenta cakes topped with salmon and raspberry sauce](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/10-png-1.png?width=400&height=400&name=10-png-1.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/mini-polenta-cakes/) Raspberries complement smoked salmon in this easy-to-make (and delicious!) 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