Elegant bites combining smoked salmon, cheeses, and nuts to enhance sparkling wine during festive gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood & Meats
01 - 7 oz smoked salmon
02 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
03 - 12 cooked cocktail shrimp, peeled
→ Cheeses & Dairy
04 - 5.3 oz brie cheese, sliced
05 - 5.3 oz goat cheese, softened
06 - 3.5 oz grated parmesan
→ Fruits & Vegetables
07 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
09 - 1 bunch seedless red grapes
10 - 12 cherry tomatoes
→ Breads & Crackers
11 - 1 French baguette, sliced
12 - 24 assorted crackers
→ Nuts & Condiments
13 - 1.75 oz roasted almonds
14 - 1.75 oz walnuts
15 - 2 tbsp honey
16 - 2 tbsp fig jam
17 - Fresh chives, chopped
18 - Fresh dill, for garnish
19 - Freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Pairing Additions
20 - 1 oz caviar
21 - 12 mini blini pancakes
# Method:
01 - Arrange smoked salmon on cucumber slices, topping each with a small amount of goat cheese and a sprig of dill.
02 - Place brie slices on baguette rounds, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with walnuts.
03 - Top crackers with pear slices and goat cheese, finishing with a touch of freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Wrap prosciutto around grapes or breadsticks to create savory-sweet morsels.
05 - Place cocktail shrimp on mini blini pancakes, topping each with fig jam and chopped chives.
06 - Arrange parmesan shavings with cherry tomatoes and roasted almonds for a simple, elegant combination.
07 - Combine all assembled bites on a large serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs.
08 - Chill champagne thoroughly and serve alongside the platter for an ideal pairing experience.
