Save 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 always brings magical moments to our celebrations and is a crowd-pleaser every time I serve it.
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 gougères (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
- Step 1:
- Prepare all components in advance. Warm the gougères and blinis just before assembling.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the platter: Place dips in small bowls at opposite ends. Fan out crackers and breadsticks around the dips.
- Step 3:
- Neatly group savory bites, arranging smoked salmon blinis, caprese skewers, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, olives, nuts, and gougères in sections.
- Step 4:
- Fill remaining spaces with sweet treats: line up chocolate-dipped strawberries, mini lemon tartlets, and champagne jelly cubes.
- Step 5:
- Garnish with fresh herbs and, if desired, a touch of edible gold leaf or glitter for a magical finish.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately, encouraging guests to help themselves.
Save This platter always brings the family together, creating joyful shared moments and compliments from all guests.
Required Tools
Large serving platter or board, small serving bowls, skewers or toothpicks, small spoons for dips, paring knife
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese, gougères, mozzarella, tartlets, tzatziki), eggs (gougères), fish (smoked salmon), nuts (gourmet nuts), and gluten (crackers, breadsticks, gougères, tartlets, blinis). Some items may contain soy or traces of other allergens—always check product labels.
Nutritional Information
Per serving estimate: Calories: 320, Total Fat: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 10 g
Save This platter makes any New Year celebration memorable and easy to serve, perfect for impressing your guests with minimal fuss.
Recipe FAQs
- → What are the main savory components included?
The platter features mini smoked salmon blinis, caprese skewers, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, marinated olives, gourmet nuts, and mini gougères.
- → Are there vegetarian alternatives suggested?
Yes, the smoked salmon and prosciutto can be replaced with grilled vegetables or marinated artichoke hearts for vegetarian options.
- → How should the platter be assembled for best presentation?
Arrange dips on opposite ends, fan crackers around them, group savory bites in sections, and fill remaining spaces with sweet treats. Garnish with fresh herbs and edible gold for a festive look.
- → Can the champagne jelly cubes be substituted?
Yes, they can be swapped for non-alcoholic sparkling juice jelly to accommodate all guests.
- → What serving tools are recommended?
Use a large platter, small bowls for dips, skewers or toothpicks, small spoons for dips, and a paring knife for garnishing.
- → What allergens are present in this selection?
Items contain dairy, eggs, fish, nuts, gluten, and possibly soy; checking labels is advised for sensitive individuals.