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 has become my go-to for holiday celebrations, impressing guests every time with minimal effort.
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
- Prepare Components:
- Prepare all components in advance. Warm the gougères 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 gougères in sections.
- Add Sweet Treats:
- Fill remaining spaces with sweet treats: line up 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 Our family always gathers around this platter on New Year's Eve, sharing stories and laughter as we enjoy each bite.
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
Calories 320 Total Fat 17 g Carbohydrates 28 g Protein 10 g per serving (estimate)
Save This platter is perfect for any festive occasion and easy to customize to your guests' preferences.
Recipe FAQ
- → What savory items are included on the platter?
The platter includes smoked salmon blinis, caprese skewers, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, marinated olives, gourmet nuts, and mini gougères.
- → Are there options for vegetarian guests?
Yes, substitute smoked salmon and prosciutto with grilled vegetables or marinated artichoke hearts to cater to vegetarian preferences.
- → How should the platter be assembled for presentation?
Arrange dips at opposite ends, fan out crackers and breadsticks around them, group savory bites neatly, fill remaining spaces with sweet treats, and garnish with fresh herbs and optional edible gold leaf.
- → Can the champagne-infused jelly cubes be adapted for non-alcoholic servings?
Yes, swap the champagne jelly cubes for non-alcoholic sparkling juice jelly to suit all guests.
- → What are ideal beverage pairings for this platter?
Pair this platter with sparkling wine or festive mocktails to enhance the celebratory atmosphere.
- → How much time is needed to prepare this platter?
Preparation takes approximately 45 minutes, with an additional 25 minutes for cooking and warming components.