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 offers something for everyone and makes entertaining effortless and elegant.
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 always brings family and friends together for a joyful and bubbly celebration.
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 your elegant and easy champagne pairing platter guaranteed to impress your guests.
Recipe FAQs
- → What foods pair best with champagne?
Light, fresh, and slightly salty foods complement champagne, such as smoked salmon, soft cheeses, nuts, and fresh fruits.
- → Can the pairings accommodate vegetarians?
Yes, by omitting seafood and meats and adding marinated vegetables like artichokes or roasted peppers, the platter suits vegetarian preferences.
- → What is the best type of champagne to serve with these bites?
Brut or Extra Brut champagnes offer a classic match, while Rosé champagnes bring fruitier notes that enhance the flavors.
- → How should I prepare the platter for serving?
Arrange all items artistically on a large platter, garnish with fresh herbs such as dill and chives, and chill the champagne before serving.
- → Are there any allergen concerns to consider?
The platter contains dairy, fish, tree nuts, and gluten, so check individual ingredients and inform guests accordingly.