Champagne Pairings Festive New Years (Printer-Friendly)

Elegant bites combining smoked salmon, cheeses, and nuts to enhance sparkling wine during festive gatherings.

# What You'll 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

# Method:

01 - Arrange smoked salmon on cucumber slices, topping each with a small amount of goat cheese and a sprig of dill.
02 - Place brie slices on baguette rounds, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with walnuts.
03 - Top crackers with pear slices and goat cheese, finishing with a touch of freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Wrap prosciutto around grapes or breadsticks to create savory-sweet morsels.
05 - Place cocktail shrimp on mini blini pancakes, topping each with fig jam and chopped chives.
06 - Arrange parmesan shavings with cherry tomatoes and roasted almonds for a simple, elegant combination.
07 - Combine all assembled bites on a large serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs.
08 - Chill champagne thoroughly and serve alongside the platter for an ideal pairing experience.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Elegant pairings to complement sparkling wine
  • Easy to prepare appetizer selections
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  • For a vegetarian platter omit seafood and meats and add marinated artichokes or roasted peppers
  • Champagne pairs beautifully with brie goat cheese and salty snacks
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for garnish to enhance flavor and presentation
  • Chill champagne thoroughly to complement the light bites perfectly
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