11 Pinch of Nom Party Food Ideas
Throwing a birthday bash? These Pinch of Nom party food ideas are just the ticket, whether you’re celebrating with lots of friends and family or keeping things low-key. We’re talking scrummy sweet treats, savoury nibbles and impressive showstoppers that’ll wow anyone at the table.
Each recipe is packed with flavour and simple to make, so you can whip them up on the day, or get ahead with handy, batch-cookable bites. It’s all about spending less time in the kitchen and more time soaking up the celebrations!
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1. Birthday Cake Ice Pops
These fruity, frozen Birthday Cake Ice Pops are so much fun to make and eat – whether you’re celebrating or not! Finished with a drizzle of white chocolate, they’re the best way to say ‘Happy Birthday!’ on a sunny summer birthday.
2. Sprinkle Sponge
Celebrating on a budget doesn’t have to mean compromising on deliciousness! This nostalgic, school-dinner-dessert inspired Sprinkle Sponge looks even better with birthday candles lit on top.
Rather than smothering the whole cake in icing, a small drizzle goes a long way – especially with a rainbow of hundreds and thousands.
The full recipe is on pages 196-197 in our Budget book.
3. Raspberry and Blueberry Baked Cheesecake
We’ve always relied on our classic Raspberry and Blueberry Baked Cheesecake to impress on special occasions – that’s why you’ll find it tucked inside of our Whisking you a Happy Birthday card.
You can expect a crunchy base, a creamy filling and a luxuriously fruity topping. The best part about our cards is that the recipes tucked inside are really easy to cut out and keep.
Do you know someone who would love adding this Special Occasion showstopper to their recipe collection?
4. Biscoff Cheesecake
When you’re throwing a birthday bash for someone who loves Biscoff, our Biscoff Cheesecake recipe is the ultimate birthday cake alternative. You’ll make all their birthday wishes come true with silky cheesecake and buttery, caramelised flavours on a crunchy biscuit base.
The full Biscoff Cheesecake recipe is tucked inside of our Tasty Bday Treats card. The cute message inside tells the Biscoff lover in your life to ‘cake it easy!’ too – they’ll love it!
5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Imagine making a birthday wish over a tray of these scrumptious Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars! You can serve them as part of a spread of birthday treats, and then watch them disappear in no time.
If you know someone who’d fall in love with a combination of chocolate and peanut butter, they’re the one to send our This Birthday Tuck Into Tasty Treats card to.
You can prep them ahead of time and stash them away in an airtight container for a few days. Just be sure to pick a good hiding spot…they’re irresistible when discovered!
6. Fruity Cupcakes
Throwing an afternoon tea style birthday? With an eye-catching combination of fresh berries, kiwi fruit and cream on top, these Fruity Cupcakes are perfect with a spot of tea.
You can stash the cakes in the fridge or freezer without toppings, ready to decorate and enjoy at a moment’s notice.
7. Cauliflower Hot Wings
Your birthday spread isn’t complete without savoury nibbles! If you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser that’ll get your air fryer going, pop these Cauliflower Hot Wings in your air fryer basket.
A little bit of effort is required to get these just right; you’ll need to open the air fryer a couple of times to add the breadcrumbs and the hot sauce.
We promise, they’re a gift when they’re done!
8. Chicken Satay Skewers
You can’t go wrong with these Chicken Satay Skewers. High in protein and low in calories, they’re just the kind of nibble you need when you want to relax, have a nice time and stay on track all at once.
To get the signature nutty flavour, without using full-fat peanut butter, we’ve used peanut butter powder.
9. Pizza Swirls
With these Pizza Swirls on the menu, you can bring the flavours of your favourite pizza toppings to the party without ramping up the calories. We’ve gone for a tomatoey base sauce, cheese and basil, but lots of different ingredients will work a treat.
10. Honey and Lime Pork Nachos
Turn any birthday party into a fiesta with a big bowl of Honey and Lime Pork Nachos! It’s crispy tortilla chips loaded with spicy pork, fresh tomatoes, melted cheese and crunchy onions.
Don’t skip the sprinkle of coriander at the end of the recipe – trust us, it brings everything together beautifully!
11. Enchilada Sliders
Another Mexican-inspired finger food, these Enchilada Sliders always go down a storm. Filled with Mexican-inspired chicken, peppers and melted cheese, they look impressive, and far more expensive to make than they really are.
Flick to pages 114-115 in our Budget book for the full recipe.
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