Magical Moments Happy New Year (Printable Version)

A festive platter featuring savory bites, dips, and sweet treats for joyful gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 components in advance. Warm the gougères and blinis just before assembling.
02 - Place dips in small bowls at opposite ends of the platter. Fan out crackers and breadsticks around the dips.
03 - Group the smoked salmon blinis, caprese skewers, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, marinated olives, gourmet nuts, and gougères into neat sections on the platter.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with chocolate-dipped strawberries, mini lemon tartlets, and champagne jelly cubes arranged in lines.
05 - Decorate with fresh herbs and optionally add edible gold leaf or glitter for a festive touch.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to help themselves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vegetarian options included
  • Perfect for festive celebrations
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 -
  • Prepare components in advance to streamline assembly
  • Use fresh herbs and edible glitter sparingly for best presentation
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