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 brings joy and elegance to our New Year celebrations, making the evening extra special.
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
- Step 1:
- Arrange all cheeses on a large wooden board or platter spacing them apart for easy access.
- Step 2:
- Fold and arrange charcuterie slices attractively around the cheeses.
- Step 3:
- Distribute fresh fruits throughout the platter fanning slices and scattering grapes and figs artfully.
- Step 4:
- Fill small bowls or sections with nuts dried fruits and fig jam or quince paste.
- Step 5:
- Add slices of baguette crackers and fruit bread in stacks or fans near the cheeses.
- Step 6:
- Place dark chocolate squares and mini macarons in a dedicated corner or on a separate small plate.
- Step 7:
- Garnish the platter with pomegranate seeds and optional fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme sprigs) for a festive touch.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately with small plates napkins and cheese knives.
Save This platter is a beloved tradition that creates warm memorable family moments every New Year.
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
Save Enjoy this vibrant platter as a centerpiece for your celebrations and customize it to suit your guests.
Kitchen Help
- → What cheeses are included in the platter?
The platter features Brie, Comté, Roquefort, and Chèvre, providing a variety of textures and flavors from creamy to crumbly.
- → Can this platter accommodate vegetarian preferences?
Yes, simply omit the charcuterie and add more cheeses, olives, and marinated vegetables to maintain variety and flavor.
- → How should the platter be arranged for serving?
Arrange cheeses spaced apart on a board, fold and place charcuterie slices around them, scatter fruits artistically, add nuts and jams in bowls, and place breads and sweet bites nearby.
- → What drinks pair well with this selection?
Champagne, Crémant, or a festive sparkling cider complement the rich flavors and add a celebratory touch.
- → Are there any common allergens to note?
The platter contains milk, tree nuts, gluten, eggs, and soy; some charcuterie may have mustard or other allergens—check ingredients if needed.
- → What is a good garnish to enhance the platter's appearance?
Fresh herb sprigs like rosemary or thyme and pomegranate seeds add color and festive appeal.