Save to Pinterest A festive, visually stunning platter featuring a selection of elegant appetizers and sweet treats—perfect for ringing in the New Year with style and joy.
This platter has been my go-to for holiday gatherings because it impresses guests with variety and flavor while offering something for everyone.
Ingredients
- Savory Bites: 8 mini smoked salmon blinis, 8 mini caprese skewers (cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, fresh basil), 8 prosciutto-wrapped asparagus spears, 1 cup marinated olives, 1 cup mixed gourmet nuts, 12 mini goug&gères (cheese puffs)
- Dips & Accompaniments: 1 cup hummus, 1 cup tzatziki, assorted crackers and breadsticks (about 200 g)
- Sweet Treats: 12 chocolate-dipped strawberries, 8 mini lemon tartlets, 16 champagne-infused jelly cubes
- Garnish: Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, basil), edible gold leaf or glitter (optional for festive decor)
Instructions
- Prepare Components:
- Prepare all components in advance. Warm the goug&gères and blinis just before assembling.
- Arrange Platter:
- Place dips in small bowls at opposite ends. Fan out crackers and breadsticks around the dips.
- Group Savory Bites:
- Arrange smoked salmon blinis, caprese skewers, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, olives, nuts, and goug&gères in sections.
- Add Sweet Treats:
- Fill remaining spaces with chocolate-dipped strawberries, mini lemon tartlets, and champagne jelly cubes.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh herbs and if desired a touch of edible gold leaf or glitter for a magical finish.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately encouraging guests to help themselves.
Save to Pinterest This platter never fails to create magical moments with family and friends as we celebrate the New Year together.
Required Tools
Large serving platter or board, small serving bowls, skewers or toothpicks, small spoons for dips, paring knife
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese, goug&gères, mozzarella, tartlets, tzatziki), eggs (goug&gères), fish (smoked salmon), nuts (gourmet nuts), and gluten (crackers, breadsticks, goug&gères, tartlets, blinis). Some items may contain soy or traces of other allergens—always check product labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320, Total Fat: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 10 g (per serving estimate)
Save to Pinterest With careful preparation this platter is sure to delight and impress your guests every time.
Common Recipe Questions
- → What are the main savory components on the platter?
Key savory items include mini smoked salmon blinis, caprese skewers with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, marinated olives, mixed nuts, and mini gougères.
- → How should the platter be arranged for best presentation?
Place dips at opposite ends in small bowls, fan crackers and breadsticks around them, group savory bites in sections, and fill remaining spaces with sweet treats. Garnish with fresh herbs and optional edible gold for visual impact.
- → Are there options for vegetarian guests?
Yes, substitute smoked salmon and prosciutto with grilled vegetables or marinated artichoke hearts to accommodate vegetarian preferences.
- → What sweet components are included in this platter?
Sweet treats feature chocolate-dipped strawberries, mini lemon tartlets, and champagne-infused jelly cubes, adding a festive and flavorful finish.
- → Can the champagne jelly cubes be replaced for non-alcoholic options?
Absolutely, you can swap champagne jelly cubes for non-alcoholic sparkling juice jelly to suit all guests.
- → What tools are recommended for serving this platter?
Use a large serving board, small serving bowls, skewers or toothpicks for bites, small spoons for dips, and a paring knife for garnishing if needed.