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 brings elegance and festivity to our New Year celebrations making every moment special and delicious.
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
Instructions
- Arrange Cheeses:
- Arrange all cheeses on a large wooden board or platter spacing them apart for easy access.
- Arrange Charcuterie:
- Fold and arrange charcuterie slices attractively around the cheeses.
- Distribute Fruits:
- Distribute fresh fruits throughout the platter fanning slices and scattering grapes and figs artfully.
- Fill Bowls:
- Fill small bowls or sections with nuts dried fruits and fig jam or quince paste.
- Add Breads:
- Add slices of baguette crackers and fruit bread in stacks or fans near the cheeses.
- Add Sweet Bites:
- Place dark chocolate squares and mini macarons in a dedicated corner or on a separate small plate.
- Garnish:
- Garnish the platter with pomegranate seeds and optional fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme sprigs) for a festive touch.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with small plates napkins and cheese knives.
Save This platter always gathers us for joyful toasts and happy memories on New Year's Eve.
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 per serving
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Recipe FAQ
- → What cheeses are recommended for this platter?
Brie, Comté, Roquefort, and goat cheese provide a creamy and varied flavor profile perfect for pairing with fruits and charcuterie.
- → Can the platter be adapted for vegetarians?
Yes, omit the charcuterie and increase cheeses, olives, and marinated vegetables for a balanced vegetarian selection.
- → How should the fruits be prepared?
Slice pears and apples, halve figs, and scatter whole grapes and pomegranate seeds for an appealing presentation.
- → What accompaniments pair well with this spread?
Champagne, Crémant, or a sparkling cider complement the rich and fresh flavors presented on the platter.
- → How to arrange the platter attractively?
Arrange cheeses spaced out, surround with charcuterie slices, sprinkle fruits artistically, and add nuts and sweet bites in small bowls or sections.
- → Are there any common allergens to be aware of?
The platter contains milk, tree nuts, gluten, eggs, and soy; check specifics for sensitivities before serving.