Elegant New Year platter featuring savory bites, fresh herbs, and sweet treats for festive gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Savory Bites
01 - 8 mini smoked salmon blinis
02 - 8 mini caprese skewers (cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, fresh basil)
03 - 8 prosciutto-wrapped asparagus spears
04 - 1 cup marinated olives
05 - 1 cup mixed gourmet nuts
06 - 12 mini gougères (cheese puffs)
→ Dips & Accompaniments
07 - 1 cup hummus
08 - 1 cup tzatziki
09 - 7 ounces assorted crackers and breadsticks
→ Sweet Treats
10 - 12 chocolate-dipped strawberries
11 - 8 mini lemon tartlets
12 - 16 champagne-infused jelly cubes
→ Garnish
13 - Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, basil)
14 - Edible gold leaf or glitter (optional, for festive decor)
# Directions:
01 - Prepare all components beforehand. Warm the gougères and blinis immediately prior to assembly.
02 - Position dips in small bowls at opposite ends of the serving surface. Spread crackers and breadsticks evenly around the dips.
03 - Organize savory bites in distinct sections: smoked salmon blinis, caprese skewers, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, olives, nuts, and gougères.
04 - Fill remaining platter space with chocolate-dipped strawberries, mini lemon tartlets, and champagne jelly cubes in neat rows.
05 - Decorate platter with fresh herbs and, if desired, edible gold leaf or glitter for a festive touch.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to serve themselves.
