Champagne Pairings New Years Eve (Printable)

Elegant pairings featuring smoked salmon, brie, prosciutto, and fresh bites for festive New Years Eve gatherings.

# What you need:

→ Seafood & Meats

01 - 7 oz smoked salmon
02 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
03 - 12 cooked cocktail shrimp, peeled

→ Cheeses & Dairy

04 - 5.3 oz brie cheese, sliced
05 - 5.3 oz goat cheese, softened
06 - 3.5 oz grated parmesan

→ Fruits & Vegetables

07 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
09 - 1 bunch seedless red grapes
10 - 12 cherry tomatoes

→ Breads & Crackers

11 - 1 French baguette, sliced
12 - 24 assorted crackers

→ Nuts & Condiments

13 - 1.75 oz roasted almonds
14 - 1.75 oz walnuts
15 - 2 tbsp honey
16 - 2 tbsp fig jam
17 - Fresh chives, chopped
18 - Fresh dill, for garnish
19 - Freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Pairing Additions

20 - 1 oz caviar
21 - 12 mini blini pancakes

# How to make it:

01 - Arrange smoked salmon slices atop cucumber slices; add a dollop of goat cheese and garnish with fresh dill.
02 - Place brie slices on baguette rounds; drizzle with honey and sprinkle chopped walnuts over them.
03 - Top assorted crackers with pear slices and goat cheese; finish with a light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Wrap prosciutto around seedless red grapes or breadsticks to create savory-sweet morsels.
05 - Place cocktail shrimp on mini blini pancakes; add a small dollop of fig jam and garnish with chopped chives.
06 - Arrange parmesan shavings with cherry tomatoes and roasted almonds as a complementary component.
07 - Combine all prepared components on a large serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs to enhance presentation.
08 - Chill champagne appropriately and serve alongside the assortment of bites for an elegant pairing experience.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant and festive small bites
  • Perfectly matched to sparkling wine
02 -
  • Vegetarian options omit seafood and meats replacing with marinated artichokes or roasted peppers
  • Champagne pairs beautifully with brie goat cheese and salty snacks
03 -
  • Try a Brut or Extra Brut champagne for a classic match or a Rosé for fruitier flavors
  • Serve chilled champagne well for the perfect pairing
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