Monaco Biscuit Canapes – also known as Monaco Biscuit Toppings – are a beloved recipe among kids and adults alike. These quick, tangy, and tasty finger foods are perfect for party snacks and are healthy enough that no one can resist, especially kids.
Imagine feeling tired after coming back from the gym or office, craving something fresh, healthy, tangy, and delicious.
Monaco Biscuit Canapes are the perfect snack that you can prepare quickly, even when you’re tired. The best part is that you can get creative with the toppings, making the preparation enjoyable and relaxing.
When I was a kid, my mom was strict about eating ready-made or restaurant food, including tomato ketchup, which we were allowed to have only twice a month. Despite this, I often asked for Monaco Biscuit Toppings, even though it meant using one of my limited ketchup allowances.
During my childhood, I enjoyed various versions of Monaco Biscuit Canapes. My mom would chop vegetables like onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and cabbage, add some chaat masala and tomato ketchup, and top them with paneer (cottage cheese).
I loved those mom-made Monaco toppings, and even now, I can almost taste them as I write. These canapes are the best finger food I’ve found—easy, tempting, and quick to make.
They look appealing and are light to eat. If you’re planning a kids’ party or a ladies’ kitty party, this recipe will make you the star of the event.
Kids love this recipe because they can enjoy it while playing, without needing to sit down. Serve these canapes with any soft drink or mocktail.
While I used vegetable slices for the toppings, you can also use very finely chopped vegetables. This recipe is particularly interesting for kids, as they can get involved in making it and creating their own versions. It’s a fun and easy recipe that anyone can cook.
Things to remember At “First Attempt” of making Monaco Biscuit Canapes
- Assemble Carefully – It’s important to assemble the canapes just before serving. Preparing them too far in advance can make the biscuits soggy due to the moisture from the vegetables.
- Serve Immediately – Avoid making this recipe ahead of time if you can’t serve it immediately. The freshness and crunchiness of the biscuits are key to the perfect canape.
- Biscuit Layers – I used two layers of biscuits for this recipe, but feel free to adjust the layers based on your toppings and canape ideas.
- Choose the Right Biscuits – Use salty biscuits for this recipe. Avoid using cookies or cream-filled biscuits, as they won’t pair well with the savory toppings.
Monaco Biscuit Canapes
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 10 mins
- Total time: 20 mins
These quick, tangy, and tasty finger foods are perfect for party snacks. They are healthy and irresistible, especially for kids.
Ingredients
- 1 packet Monaco biscuits or any salty biscuits
- 1 tbsp chaat masala
- 1 small tomato
- 1 small onion
- ½ cucumber
- 1 carrot
- 2 slices of cheese
- 1 cube of processed cheese, grated
- 1 to 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- Cilantro for garnishing
Instructions
- Slice all the vegetables using a slicer or food processor. Cut each cheese slice into four small pieces.
- To assemble, take one biscuit and place a quarter of a cheese slice on it. Top it with another biscuit. Add one slice of each vegetable, starting with cucumber, and sprinkle some chaat masala. Add onion, tomato, and carrot slices, sprinkling chaat masala between each layer.
- Top with grated cheese, a few drops of tomato ketchup, and garnish with cilantro leaves. Sprinkle a final dash of chaat masala.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cheese in this recipe. It tastes great even without the cheese.
- Feel free to customize the toppings. Boiled corn can be a great addition.
I am sure this recipe will inspire you to get creative in the kitchen, whether you’re trying out new twists on classic dishes or experimenting with fresh ingredients like in our Homemade Potato Chips Salad Recipe.
I eagerly await the pictures of your creations—share them with me!