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 became our go-to for holiday celebrations, bringing friends and family together with ease and style.
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 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 has created many memorable family moments, perfect for sharing laughter and stories as everyone digs in.
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 to Pinterest This platter combines elegance and ease, making your celebrations effortlessly special.
Recipe FAQs
- → What appetizers are included on the platter?
Features smoked salmon blinis, caprese skewers, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, marinated olives, gourmet nuts, and mini gougères.
- → Are there vegetarian options available?
Yes, smoked salmon and prosciutto can be substituted with grilled vegetables or marinated artichoke hearts for vegetarian preferences.
- → How should the platter be arranged?
Place dips in small bowls at opposite ends, fan out crackers and breadsticks around them, group savory bites in sections, then add sweet treats and garnish with fresh herbs and edible gold leaf if desired.
- → Can the champagne jelly cubes be altered?
They can be replaced with non-alcoholic sparkling juice jelly for a kid-friendly or alcohol-free version.
- → What tools are recommended for assembling the platter?
Use a large serving board, small bowls for dips, skewers or toothpicks, small spoons for dips, and a paring knife for prepping ingredients.
- → What allergens should be noted?
Contains dairy, eggs, fish, nuts, and gluten. Check individual items for soy or other allergen traces as well.