Champagne Pairings New Years Eve (Printable)

Elegant champagne pairings with appetizers and bites for a festive New Year's Eve gathering.

# 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 - 1.8 oz roasted almonds
14 - 1.8 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

# Directions:

01 - Arrange smoked salmon slices on cucumber rounds; add a dollop of goat cheese and garnish with fresh dill.
02 - Lay brie slices on baguette rounds; drizzle with honey and sprinkle chopped walnuts on top.
03 - Place pear slices and goat cheese on crackers; finish with a light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Wrap prosciutto around seedless grapes or breadsticks to create savory-sweet bites.
05 - Place cocktail shrimp on mini blini pancakes; garnish with a dot of fig jam and chopped chives.
06 - Serve parmesan shavings alongside cherry tomatoes and roasted almonds on the platter.
07 - Arrange all components elegantly on a large serving platter; garnish with fresh herbs as desired.
08 - Chill champagne thoroughly and serve alongside the prepared bites for an ideal pairing experience.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Elegant appetizers perfectly matched to sparkling wine
  • Includes a variety of seafood, cheese, fruits, and nuts
02 -
  • 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 -
  • Choose a Brut or Extra Brut champagne for a classic match or a Rosé for fruitier flavors
  • Chill champagne well before serving to enhance pairing experience
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