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 platter has been a favorite at my New Years Eve parties, impressing guests every time with its simplicity and elegance.
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 recipe brings everyone together sharing laughs and toasts as the champagne flows and the bites disappear.
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 This elegant spread is sure to elevate your New Years Eve celebration and delight your guests.
Recipe Guide
- → What types of cheese work best with champagne?
Soft cheeses like brie and goat cheese complement the acidity and bubbles of champagne, balancing creamy textures with sparkling notes.
- → Can this pairing accommodate vegetarian preferences?
Yes, omit the smoked salmon, prosciutto, and shrimp, and add marinated artichokes or roasted peppers to maintain flavor variety.
- → What is the best way to serve the appetizers with champagne?
Arrange all the bites on a large platter and serve chilled champagne alongside, allowing guests to enjoy elegant combinations at their own pace.
- → How do nuts and condiments enhance the pairings?
Roasted almonds, walnuts, honey, and fig jam introduce texture and subtle sweetness that highlight the sparkling wine’s flavors.
- → Which champagne styles pair well with these bites?
Brut or Extra Brut champagnes offer classic dryness, while Rosé champagnes add fruity complexity, both enhancing the diverse flavors on the platter.