Pin 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 been a highlight of our New Year celebrations and brings everyone together around delicious food and cheerful moments.
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
- 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 Nuts & Extras:
- Fill small bowls or sections with nuts dried fruits and fig jam or quince paste.
- Add Breads & 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 This platter creates warm moments of joy as family and friends gather and enjoy the New Year together.
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
Pin This elegant platter is the perfect festive addition that brings flavor and joy with every bite.
Recipe Questions
- → What cheeses are included in the platter?
The platter features Brie, Comté, Roquefort, and Chèvre for a rich, diverse flavor profile.
- → Can this be adapted for vegetarian preferences?
Yes, omit the charcuterie and add extra cheeses, olives, and marinated vegetables for a vegetarian-friendly spread.
- → How should fresh fruits be prepared and presented?
Fruits like pears, apples, figs, grapes, and pomegranate seeds are sliced or halved and artfully placed to balance colors and textures.
- → What accompaniments complement this platter best?
Pair with sparkling beverages such as Champagne or Crémant, and consider adding honeycomb or spiced nuts for added flair.
- → How to arrange the platter attractively?
Space cheeses apart on a wooden board, then fan charcuterie slices around them. Distribute fruits and nuts in small bowls or scattered sections, placing breads and sweet bites strategically.