Magical Moments New Year Platter (Print)

A festive assortment of elegant appetizers and sweets ideal for a joyful New Year gathering.

# Components:

→ 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 oz 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)

# Directions:

01 - Prepare all platter elements in advance. Warm mini gougères and smoked salmon blinis just prior to assembling.
02 - Place the hummus and tzatziki in small bowls positioned at opposite ends of a large serving platter.
03 - Fan out the assorted crackers and breadsticks around the dips to create an inviting presentation.
04 - Organize smoked salmon blinis, caprese skewers, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, marinated olives, mixed nuts, and gougères into distinct sections on the platter.
05 - Fill remaining spaces with chocolate-dipped strawberries, mini lemon tartlets, and champagne jelly cubes, arranging them neatly for visual appeal.
06 - Decorate with fresh herbs and optionally apply edible gold leaf or glitter for an elegant, festive touch.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to help themselves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant, party-ready selection
  • Vegetarian options included
02 -
  • For a vegetarian platter, substitute smoked salmon and prosciutto with grilled vegetables or marinated artichoke hearts.
  • Swap champagne jelly cubes for non-alcoholic sparkling juice jelly if desired.
03 -
  • Warm gougères and blinis just before assembling for best texture
  • Arrange platter components in sections for easy guest serving
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