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 has always made our New Years Eve celebrations feel extra special and effortless to serve.
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 Sharing this platter with family and friends always sparks joyful conversations and festive cheer.
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 With these pairings ready, your New Years Eve celebration will be both elegant and effortless to enjoy.
Recipe FAQ
- → What types of cheeses work best with champagne?
Soft cheeses like brie and goat cheese complement champagne’s acidity and bubbles well, balancing creaminess and brightness.
- → Can I prepare this pairing for vegetarians?
Yes, omit seafood and meats, then include marinated artichokes or roasted peppers to maintain flavor variety.
- → How should the platter be served for best flavor?
Arrange ingredients on a large platter and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve chilled alongside well-cooled champagne.
- → What fruits enhance sparkling wine pairings?
Seedless grapes, ripe pears, and fresh cherry tomatoes add sweetness and acidity that balance sparkling wines beautifully.
- → Are nuts a good addition to sparkling wine pairings?
Yes, roasted almonds and walnuts add texture and a nutty richness that contrast nicely with the crisp bubbles.