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Champagne Pairings New Years Eve

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Enjoy an elegant selection of champagne accompaniments ideal for New Year's Eve celebrations. This collection includes smoked salmon on cucumber with goat cheese and dill, brie drizzled with honey and walnuts, prosciutto-wrapped grapes, and mini blinis topped with shrimp and fig jam. Fresh herbs and a variety of cheeses, nuts, and fruits complete the assortment, chilled and ready to complement sparkling wine. Vegetarian options can be incorporated by omitting seafood and adding marinated vegetables. Perfect for easy entertaining with sophisticated flavors and simple preparation.

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Updated on Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:58:00 GMT
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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 festive pairing spread is my go-to for New Years Eve gatherings and never fails to impress guests with its variety and ease of preparation.

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.
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My family loves gathering around this platter each New Years Eve to toast and enjoy a variety of flavors and textures.

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

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This spread brings elegance and ease to your celebration making your New Years Eve truly special.

Kitchen Guide

→ What ingredients pair best with champagne for appetizers?

Light, fresh flavors like smoked salmon, creamy cheeses such as brie and goat cheese, nuts, fresh fruits, and delicate seafood pair beautifully with champagne's acidity and bubbles.

→ How can I prepare vegetarian-friendly champagne pairings?

Omit the seafood and meats, and replace with marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, fresh vegetables, and a variety of cheeses to maintain balanced flavors.

→ What cheeses complement sparkling wine in these pairings?

Brie, goat cheese, and parmesan provide creamy, tangy, and salty notes that highlight the effervescence of sparkling wine.

→ How should I serve these bites alongside champagne?

Arrange the components on a large platter, garnish with fresh herbs, and chill the champagne well. Serve together for an elegant and easy presentation.

→ Are there any allergen considerations with these pairings?

Yes, this assortment includes dairy, fish, tree nuts, and gluten. Be sure to check for specific allergens like sesame or soy in crackers and inform guests accordingly.

Champagne Pairings New Years Eve

Elegant champagne pairings with appetizers and small bites perfect for festive New Year gatherings.

Prep duration
30 min
Heat time
20 min
Complete duration
50 min
Created by Megan Lewis


Complexity Easy

Heritage International

Output 8 Portions

Nutrition Guidelines None specified

Components

Seafood & Meats

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

Cheeses & Dairy

01 5 oz brie cheese, sliced
02 5 oz goat cheese, softened
03 3.5 oz grated parmesan

Fruits & Vegetables

01 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
02 1 ripe pear, sliced
03 1 bunch seedless red grapes
04 12 cherry tomatoes

Breads & Crackers

01 1 French baguette, sliced
02 24 assorted crackers

Nuts & Condiments

01 1.75 oz roasted almonds
02 1.75 oz walnuts
03 2 tbsp honey
04 2 tbsp fig jam
05 Fresh chives, chopped
06 Fresh dill, for garnish
07 Freshly ground black pepper

Optional Pairing Additions

01 1 oz caviar
02 12 mini blini pancakes

Method

Phase 01

Prepare Salmon Cucumber Bites: Arrange smoked salmon slices on cucumber rounds, then top each with a small dollop of goat cheese and garnish with fresh dill.

Phase 02

Assemble Brie Crostini: Lay brie slices atop baguette rounds, drizzle with honey, then sprinkle with walnuts for added texture.

Phase 03

Create Pear and Goat Cheese Crackers: Top crackers with pear slices and goat cheese, finishing with a light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.

Phase 04

Wrap Prosciutto Grapes: Wrap individual seedless red grapes or small breadsticks with prosciutto for a savory and sweet bite.

Phase 05

Arrange Shrimp on Blini: Place each cooked cocktail shrimp atop mini blini pancakes, add a small dollop of fig jam and top with chopped fresh chives.

Phase 06

Serve Parmesan and Tomato Plate: Serve parmesan shavings alongside cherry tomatoes and roasted almonds on a separate dish.

Phase 07

Compile the Platter: Arrange all prepared components on a large serving platter, garnish with fresh herbs, and ensure an inviting presentation.

Phase 08

Serve with Champagne: Chill champagne thoroughly and serve alongside the appetizers to complement the flavors.

Tools needed

  • Large serving platter
  • Sharp knife
  • Small bowls for nuts and condiments
  • Champagne flutes

Allergy Details

Review ingredients carefully for potential allergens and seek professional medical guidance if uncertain.
  • Contains milk (cheese), fish (salmon, caviar, shrimp), tree nuts (almonds, walnuts), gluten (baguette, crackers, blini). Check labels for sesame or soy traces.

Nutrient breakdown (per portion)

Values shown are estimates and shouldn't replace professional medical consultation.
  • Energy: 230
  • Fats: 11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Proteins: 9 g