Amuse-bouche with Ham and Cranberries - don’t let the name fool you because this is one of the easiest amuse-bouche recipes I know. And it’s kids-proof! The salty ham with the sweet cranberry compote is a great finger food combination and is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Kids-Proof Amuse Bouche
Although my kids love good food, they don’t always like the same food as adults. We as parents appreciate an amuse-bouche with duck breast or an amuse spoon with smoked salmon.
And while we’re looking forward to such a delicious treat, my children aren’t as happy as we are when they hear the menu.
And because I find it important to keep a great Christmas atmosphere at the table, I make a few dishes, especially for them.
Of course, they are all easy recipes because I’m not particularly eager to stand a lot of the time in the kitchen at Christmas. So I have made some wonderful children’s dishes that take little time and almost no budget. They are easy and fast to make (or prepare in advance). I asked my own test panel to try them on the forehand, and they loved these amuse appetizers.
What do you need for an Amuse-Bouche with Ham and Cranberries?
To prepare this kids-proof Amuse-Bouche, you need the following ingredients. You can find the correct amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the blog:

- Ham - Charcuterie. Buy a thinly sliced delicious cooked ham, as you use on children’s ham sandwiches.
- Cranberry Compote - This best of season holiday spread is deliciously fruity and great food combined with the ham. I’ve got a superb homemade Cranberry compote recipe on this site which pairs well with the ham.
- Chives - a mild oniony taste. But I use it in small amounts. I think the green chives and red cranberry compote give this amuse that great Holiday feeling.
How to prepare Amuse Bouche Spoons with Cranberry Compote and Ham
You can find a printable recipe with a step-by-step description at the bottom of this blog.

- Take your amuse spoon (a Chinese spoon will also do the trick) and drape the ham on top.
- Add half a teaspoon cranberry compote. Sprinkle some chives on top.

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📖 Recipe
RECIPE CARD
Ingredients
- 4 slices ham, thin, deli / charcutterie
- 2 teaspoons cranberry compote
- 1 sprig chive, sliced finely
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Instructions
- Take a bowl or an (amuse) spoon and place a slice of ham on top.4 slices ham
- Use ½ teaspoon cranberry compote and put that on top of the ham.2 teaspoons cranberry compote
- Garnish with chives.1 sprig chive
Notes
- Refrigerator - Store it covered for up to two days in the fridge.
- Freezer - You could freeze it for up to two months, but this is an easy recipe; I recommend making this fresh.
Amy Liu Dong says
I have never tried this recipe but it looks so good and tasty! I will def try this at home?