Pin It 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 has become a tradition at our family New Year celebrations, always impressing guests with its colorful and delicious selection.
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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
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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 and crackers:
- 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.
Pin It Sharing this platter with family and friends creates joyful memories that last throughout the year.
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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
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This elegant platter is perfect for making your New Year's Eve celebration unforgettable and delicious.
Questions About This Recipe
- → What cheeses are ideal for this platter?
Brie, Comté, Roquefort, and goat cheese provide a range of textures and flavors that complement each other beautifully.
- → How to arrange fruits for visual appeal?
Fan slices of pears and apples, scatter grapes and halved figs artfully to add color and freshness across the platter.
- → Are there vegetarian options included?
Yes, omitting the charcuterie and adding more cheeses, olives, and marinated vegetables works well for vegetarian preferences.
- → What accompaniments elevate flavor blends?
Nuts like walnuts and almonds, dried fruits, fig jam, assorted breads, and crackers provide texture and subtle sweetness.
- → How to serve for parties?
Place the platter on a large board with cheese knives, small plates, and napkins nearby for easy sharing and elegant presentation.
