Sparkling Champagne Toast (Printer View)

Bite-sized toasts topped with creamy cheeses, prosecco-soaked grapes, and edible gold for festive flair.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 4.2 oz creamy white cheese (Brie or Camembert), rind removed, sliced
02 - 2.1 oz fresh goat cheese (chèvre), softened

→ Fruit

03 - 18 seedless green grapes
04 - 4 fl oz prosecco or Champagne

→ Base

05 - 12 thin slices white baguette or gluten-free bread, lightly toasted

→ Garnish

06 - Edible gold dust or glitter, for decoration
07 - 1 tbsp honey, optional for drizzling
08 - Pinch flaky sea salt, optional

# Method steps:

01 - Place grapes in a small bowl and pour prosecco over them. Let soak for at least 15 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Lightly toast bread slices until crisp and allow to cool to room temperature.
03 - Spread a thin, even layer of fresh goat cheese on each slice of toasted bread.
04 - Layer a slice of creamy white cheese atop the goat cheese on each toast.
05 - Place 1 to 2 prosecco-soaked grapes on each toast, gently pressing them into the cheese layer.
06 - Lightly sprinkle edible gold dust or glitter over each toast for an elegant shimmer.
07 - Optionally, drizzle with honey and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor.
08 - Arrange toasts on a serving platter and serve immediately to maintain freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in just 20 minutes, yet look like you spent hours in the kitchen—your friends won't believe how effortless you made it seem
  • The combination of creamy, boozy, and bubbly creates a flavor experience that feels indulgent without weighing you down
  • Every single element can be prepared ahead, which means you can actually enjoy your own party instead of being stuck in the kitchen
02 -
  • Pat those prosecco grapes completely dry before placing them on the toast—any excess liquid will make the bread soggy within minutes. I learned this the expensive way at my first dinner party.
  • Don't assemble these too far in advance; they're best eaten within 30 minutes of coming together. The toast needs to stay crisp, and the cheese should stay cool. Everything else can be prepped hours ahead, but the final assembly is the last dance of the evening.
03 -
  • Buy your cheese a day or two before you need it so you have time to let it come to room temperature naturally—this makes spreading and layering infinitely easier and more elegant
  • If you're nervous about the bread becoming soggy, try brushing each slice with a tiny bit of melted butter before toasting; it creates an invisible barrier between bread and cheese that keeps everything crisp
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