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 has become our go-to celebration starter for New Year's eve, always impressing guests with its elegance and diversity.
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 and Jams:
- 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.
- Place 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.
Save Sharing this platter has brought so many joyful moments to our family celebrations, creating lasting memories.
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 This platter is a perfect mix of flavors and textures that will elevate any celebration effortlessly.
Kitchen Questions
- → What cheeses work best for this platter?
Soft and semi-hard French cheeses like Brie, Comté, Roquefort, and goat cheese provide a balanced range of flavors and textures.
- → Can I replace charcuterie with vegetarian options?
Yes, omit the cured meats and add more cheeses, olives, or marinated vegetables to maintain variety and richness.
- → How should the fruits be prepared?
Fresh fruits such as grapes, figs, pears, and apples should be sliced or halved for easy picking and arranged artistically.
- → What nuts complement this platter well?
Walnuts and Marcona almonds add crunch and earthy notes that balance the creamy cheeses and sweet bites.
- → Which breads are recommended?
Baguette slices, assorted crackers, and nutty or fruit breads enhance texture and pair nicely with cheeses and spreads.
- → How to garnish the platter for a festive look?
Add pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to bring color and aromatic appeal to the presentation.