Siljans Croustades (Crispy Shells), 1.4-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

Found out about these at a wine bar. They're great for cocktail hour.

Perfect with cream cheese and a small piece of smoked salmon

I am so glad I bought this! I hesitated, worried about them arriving crushed, not tasting good, etc., but all's well. The product arrived well-packed in individual boxes of 24, with each dozen separately wrapped in cellophane and all 6 boxes tightly packed into the mailing box, which was clearly marked "FRAGILE". So no worries about them being broken. I immediately unwrapped the first dozen and prepared a quick appetizer with the shells filled with brie cheese, briefly warmed in a 350 degree oven, served with a bit of pepper jelly and some pepitas. They were loved by my guests. The shells were beautifully crisp but with virtually no flavor of their own - simply a blank pallet for you to add your own flavors and textures. The expiration date was clearly stamped on the outside of the box as well as on the individual boxes and is 10 months from now, so plenty of time to use them. I especially like that the ingredients are all actual food items - no unpronounceable chemicals. You will not be disappointed in these, and I think I will actually use all of them fairly quickly. Whether savory or sweet, they are an easy start to finger food treats.

We are very fond of those little crustades and cannot find them in our home town. Unfortunately for half of the boxes, the crustades were not fresh.

Item has an expiration date that is unacceptable !!

Very neutral in flavor, they make a good canvas. Makes for insanely easy appetizers. When these are around $12 for 6 boxes, they're a really great deal. Though I don't know what else I can do with them, because I have to make the same thing every time by popular demand! A cube of cheap brie and a dab of (usually) Major Grey chutney (or other fruit jam), into the oven (400-ish) until the cheese melts and the edges of the shells just start to brown (10-12 minutes). I've watched people burn their tongues again and again on these because they wouldn't wait for them to cool off. I've read the other reviewers' recipe suggestions . . . maybe I'll get to try them someday.

These little cups can be filled with lots of different stuff (paté, taramosalata, egg salad, fish roe, smoked salmon, etc.) to make very easy appetizers, and they keep well until filled, when they soften and must be eaten quickly (usually not a problem at all!).

small but delicious