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 always makes our New Year celebrations extra special, bringing everyone together with its variety and elegance.
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 brings joy to our family gatherings especially during New Year when everyone appreciates the variety and care put into it.
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 approximately 420 Total Fat 26 g Carbohydrates 34 g Protein 17 g per serving
Save A beautifully arranged New Year platter is sure to impress and delight your guests with minimal effort.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses are included in the platter?
The platter features Brie, Comté, Roquefort, and Chèvre, arranged for easy access and aesthetic appeal.
- → How can I adapt the platter for vegetarian guests?
Omit the charcuterie and add more cheeses, olives, and marinated vegetables to maintain variety and flavor.
- → Which fresh fruits complement this spread?
Red grapes, ripe pears, apples, figs, and pomegranate seeds are artfully distributed to add freshness and color.
- → What nuts and extras are suggested?
Walnuts, Marcona almonds, dried apricots, dried cranberries, and fig jam or quince paste add texture and sweetness.
- → How should the platter be served?
Arrange all elements on a large wooden board, garnish with fresh herbs, and provide small plates and knives for sharing.
- → What beverages pair well with the platter?
Champagne, Crémant, or festive sparkling cider complement the flavors and enhance the celebratory mood.