Sparkling Champagne Toast (Printable)

Bite-sized toasts with creamy cheeses, prosecco grapes, and golden shimmer for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 edible gold glitter, for decoration
07 - 1 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzling)
08 - Pinch flaky sea salt (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place grapes in a small bowl and cover with prosecco. Let soak for at least 15 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
02 - Lightly toast the bread slices and allow them to cool to room temperature.
03 - Spread a thin layer of fresh goat cheese evenly over each toast slice.
04 - Place a slice of creamy white cheese on top of the goat cheese layer.
05 - Top each toast with one or two prosecco-soaked grapes, pressing gently into the cheese.
06 - Lightly dust each toast with edible gold dust or glitter for a shimmering finish.
07 - Optionally drizzle with honey and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
08 - Arrange toasts on a serving platter and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honestly, it takes barely twenty minutes—your secret's safe with me.
  • These are gluten-free friendly and vegetarian, so you can make everyone at your table feel celebrated, not left out.
  • The combination of silky cheese and that tart-sweet grape gives you layers of flavor in one tiny bite that somehow feels both luxurious and comforting.
02 -
  • Don't assemble these more than an hour ahead, or the bread will start to soften and lose its elegant crispness. The magic is in the contrast between crispy and creamy, and moisture is the enemy of that contrast.
  • Pat those prosecco-soaked grapes completely dry—I learned this the hard way when my first batch turned into sad, soggy toasts. The grape flavor is concentrated, but excess liquid just dilutes everything.
  • Use good quality cheese. This recipe has so few ingredients that each one matters tremendously. A watery Brie won't give you the same luxurious mouthfeel as a proper French one.
03 -
  • Keep all your ingredients cool before assembly—warm cheese spreads unpredictably, and cool grapes hold their shape better. I actually chill my serving platter for ten minutes before arranging these toasts.
  • If edible gold isn't in your pantry, a tiny sprinkle of fleur de sel and a basil leaf offers the same elegance with a Mediterranean flair—beauty doesn't require luxury ingredients, just intention.
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