Champagne Pairings New Years Eve (Print Version)

Elegant pairings with smoked salmon, brie, and fresh herbs perfect for a celebratory 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange smoked salmon on cucumber slices and top each with a dab of goat cheese and fresh dill.
02 - Lay brie slices on baguette rounds, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with walnuts.
03 - Top crackers with pear slices and goat cheese, then add a touch of freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Wrap prosciutto around grapes or breadsticks for a savory-sweet combination.
05 - Place cocktail shrimp on mini blini pancakes, add a dot of fig jam and sprinkle with chopped chives.
06 - Arrange parmesan shavings alongside cherry tomatoes and roasted almonds.
07 - Arrange all components on a large serving platter, garnishing with fresh herbs for presentation.
08 - Chill champagne well and serve alongside the prepared bites for an elegant pairing.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Elegant and sophisticated appetizer pairing
  • Perfect match for sparkling wine
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 -
  • Try a Brut or Extra Brut champagne for a classic match or a Rosé for fruitier flavors.
  • Serve components chilled for the freshest taste and best pairing experience.
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