Save to Pinterest Celebrate the New Year in style with these elegant champagne pairings, featuring a selection of appetizers and small bites perfectly matched to sparkling wine.
I enjoy serving these bites at parties because they impress guests with minimal effort and taste delightful with champagne.
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 to Pinterest Gathering around this platter always brings smiles and great conversations during New Year celebrations.
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 to Pinterest These pairings bring elegance and ease to your celebrations while delighting every guest.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses pair well with champagne in this selection?
Brie, goat cheese, and parmesan are used to complement the bubbly, offering creamy and salty notes that enhance the champagne's crispness.
- → How should the smoked salmon bites be prepared?
Arrange smoked salmon on thin cucumber slices, top with softened goat cheese and fresh dill for a refreshing and flavorful bite.
- → Are there vegetarian options for this pairing platter?
Yes, omit seafood and meats and add marinated artichokes or roasted peppers to maintain a balanced and flavorful selection.
- → What champagne styles complement these pairings best?
Brut or Extra Brut champagnes offer classic dry notes, while Rosé champagnes bring fruitier flavors that work beautifully with the bites.
- → How should the platter be served for best results?
Arrange all components attractively on a large platter, garnish with fresh herbs, and chill well before serving alongside chilled champagne flutes.
- → Are nuts included in the pairing, and what kind?
Yes, roasted almonds and walnuts add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor that balance the soft cheeses and fruits.