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.
These pairings have become a staple at my New Year celebrations, impressing guests with their variety and sophistication.
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 brings everyone together to toast the New Year with delicious bites and sparkling wine.
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 pairing makes any celebration special and easy to serve with minimal prep.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses pair well with champagne?
Soft cheeses like brie and goat cheese complement champagne’s effervescence and delicate flavors, enhancing the overall tasting experience.
- → How can I add vegetarian options to this platter?
Replace seafood and meats with marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, and assorted nuts to create satisfying vegetarian bites.
- → Which champagne styles work best with these pairings?
Brut or Extra Brut champagnes provide a classic match, while Rosé champagnes add a fruitier dimension to the selections.
- → What is the best way to serve the platter?
Arrange all components on a large platter with fresh herbs, and chill champagne well before serving for an elegant presentation.
- → Are there any common allergens to note?
Yes, this includes milk from cheeses, fish from seafood, tree nuts, gluten from bread and crackers, and potential sesame or soy in some crackers.