Save A festive and elegant platter designed to celebrate the New Year in style, featuring a curated selection of French-inspired canapés, cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, and sweet bites perfect for sharing with friends and family at midnight.
This platter has become my go-to celebration centerpiece and always impresses guests with its variety and elegance
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Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g Brie sliced 150 g Comté cubed 120 g Roquefort crumbled 100 g Chèvre (goat cheese) sliced
- Charcuterie: 150 g Jambon de Bayonne or prosciutto thinly sliced 120 g Saucisson sec sliced 100 g Rosette de Lyon sliced
- Fresh Fruits: 1 bunch red grapes 1 ripe pear sliced 1 ripe apple sliced 8 fresh figs halved (or dried figs if out of season) 1 small pomegranate seeds only
- Nuts & Extras: 80 g walnuts 80 g Marcona almonds 60 g dried apricots 60 g dried cranberries 1 small jar fig jam or quince paste
- Breads & Crackers: 1 baguette sliced 1 packet assorted crackers 1 small loaf nutty or fruit bread sliced
- Sweet Bites: 100 g dark chocolate squares 8 mini macarons assorted flavors
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange all cheeses on a large wooden board or platter spacing them apart for easy access.
- Step 2:
- Fold and arrange charcuterie slices attractively around the cheeses.
- Step 3:
- Distribute fresh fruits throughout the platter fanning slices and scattering grapes and figs artfully.
- Step 4:
- Fill small bowls or sections with nuts dried fruits and fig jam or quince paste.
- Step 5:
- Add slices of baguette crackers and fruit bread in stacks or fans near the cheeses.
- Step 6:
- Place dark chocolate squares and mini macarons in a dedicated corner or on a separate small plate.
- Step 7:
- Garnish the platter with pomegranate seeds and optional fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme sprigs) for a festive touch.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately with small plates napkins and cheese knives.
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Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Cheese knives Small bowls for jams and nuts Paring knife Small plates and napkins
Allergen Information
Contains milk (cheese) tree nuts (walnuts almonds) gluten (bread crackers) eggs (macarons) and soy (chocolate) Some charcuterie may contain mustard or other allergens—check labels if sensitive.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~420 Total Fat: 26 g Carbohydrates: 34 g Protein: 17 g
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This platter is effortless to assemble yet feels incredibly special for any gathering.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses are best for this platter?
Choose flavorful French cheeses like Brie, Comté, Roquefort, and Chèvre for a balanced variety of textures and tastes.
- → How can I prepare the fruits for serving?
Slice pears and apples thinly, halve figs, scatter grapes whole, and remove seeds from the pomegranate for easy picking.
- → Are there vegetarian alternatives for the charcuterie?
Yes, omit charcuterie and add extra cheeses, olives, and marinated vegetables to maintain variety and balance.
- → What breads and crackers pair well with the platter?
Include sliced baguette, assorted crackers, and nutty or fruit breads to complement the rich cheeses and meats.
- → How should the platter be displayed for best presentation?
Arrange cheeses spaced apart on a large board, surround with charcuterie, fan fruits artistically, and add nuts and sweet bites in small bowls.
