Make the blinis and whipped ricotta cream ahead, then add your choice of toppings for the perfect party snack

For a creative brunch party idea, try making your own blinis! They are almost identical to the recipe for pancake batter, and are the size of a silver dollar pancake. Prep a few dozen of these, top with crème fraîche, smoked salmon, load on your favorite toppings, and consider your brunch a smashing success!

Hosting a party? Blinis are easy to make and a versatile base to explore a range of crowd-pleasing toppings.

The thickness of the blinis is up to you – these are quite thin but if you make them too thick by mistake, slice them in half horizontally and you will get twice as many! Each of the toppings is enough for 20 blinis.

Home-made blinis are quite simple, but if you're short of time you can buy them and just make the topping.

If you're having a party this weekend, this prosciutto-topped blini recipe makes perfect finger food.

Blinis with Three Awesome Vegan Toppings - Japanese, Chinese and Moroccan #newyearseve

Make vegetarian finger food in a flash with these super-easy beetroot and goat's cheese-topped blinis.

Beautifully bite-sized canapés to hand round at your next party - just five ingredients and ready in 15 minutes

The chicest of canapés: these little mouthfuls are a delight, and guaranteed to impress your friends