Save Celebrate the New Year in style with these elegant champagne pairings, featuring a selection of appetizers and small bites perfectly matched to sparkling wine.
This selection was a hit at our last New Years Eve party and elevated the celebration beautifully.
Ingredients
- Seafood & Meats: 200 g smoked salmon, 100 g prosciutto, 12 cooked cocktail shrimp peeled
- Cheeses & Dairy: 150 g brie cheese sliced, 150 g goat cheese softened, 100 g grated parmesan
- Fruits & Vegetables: 1 small cucumber thinly sliced, 1 ripe pear sliced, 1 bunch seedless red grapes, 12 cherry tomatoes
- Breads & Crackers: 1 French baguette sliced, 24 assorted crackers
- Nuts & Condiments: 50 g roasted almonds, 50 g walnuts, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp fig jam, Fresh chives chopped, Fresh dill for garnish, Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional Pairing Additions: 30 g caviar, 12 mini blini pancakes
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the smoked salmon on cucumber slices top with a dab of goat cheese and dill
- Step 2:
- Lay brie slices on baguette rounds drizzle with honey and sprinkle with walnuts
- Step 3:
- Top crackers with pear slices and goat cheese add a touch of black pepper
- Step 4:
- Wrap prosciutto around grapes or breadsticks for a savory-sweet bite
- Step 5:
- Place cocktail shrimp atop mini blini with a dot of fig jam and chives
- Step 6:
- Serve parmesan shavings with cherry tomatoes and roasted almonds
- Step 7:
- Arrange all components on a large platter garnishing with fresh herbs
- Step 8:
- Chill champagne well and serve alongside these bites for a perfect pairing
Save This platter always brings everyone together to toast and enjoy the festive evening.
Required Tools
Large serving platter, Sharp knife, Small bowls for nuts and condiments, Champagne flutes
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese), Fish (salmon caviar shrimp), Tree nuts (almonds walnuts), Gluten (baguette crackers blini). Some crackers may contain sesame or soy. Always check labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 230, Total Fat 11 g, Carbohydrates 21 g, Protein 9 g per serving
Save Enjoy this elegant pairing to make your New Years Eve celebration unforgettable.
Recipe FAQ
- → What champagne styles work best with these pairings?
Brut or Extra Brut champagnes balance the savory and sweet flavors, while Rosé adds a fruity contrast that enhances the fresh ingredients.
- → How can I prepare vegetarian options?
Replace seafood and meats with marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, or additional cheeses for a satisfying vegetarian platter.
- → What is the best way to serve the platter?
Arrange all components on a large serving platter with fresh herbs for garnish and chill champagne well before serving to guests.
- → Are there any allergens to be aware of?
This pairing includes dairy, fish, tree nuts, and gluten. Always check labels on crackers and blini for hidden allergens.
- → Can I prepare this pairing in advance?
Yes, arrange most items ahead of time and keep chilled. Add delicate herbs just before serving for freshness.