Sparkling Champagne Toast (Print View)

An elegant bite featuring creamy cheeses, prosecco-soaked grapes, and shimmering gold dust.

# 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 - 0.5 cup 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 to cool to room temperature.
03 - Spread a thin layer of softened fresh goat cheese onto each toasted bread slice.
04 - Place a slice of creamy white cheese over the goat cheese on each toast.
05 - Top each toast with 1 to 2 prosecco-soaked grapes, gently pressing them into the cheese.
06 - Lightly sprinkle each toast with edible gold dust or glitter for a shimmering effect.
07 - Optionally drizzle honey over the toasts and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
08 - Arrange toasts on a serving platter and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look like you spent hours in the kitchen, but they're ready in twenty minutes—your secret weapon for last-minute entertaining
  • The combination of cool, creamy cheese with that subtle wine-soaked sweetness creates a moment of genuine delight in every bite
  • They're naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so you're not leaving anyone out of the celebration
02 -
  • Moisture is the enemy—if your grapes aren't thoroughly dried or your toasts aren't completely cool, the whole structure becomes a sad, soggy situation. I learned this the hard way at my second dinner party
  • The timing of assembly matters. You can prep everything in advance, but assemble no more than twenty minutes before serving. The cheese will start to oxidize, and the bread will slowly absorb moisture from the air
03 -
  • If you're making these for a non-drinking crowd, soak the grapes in sparkling white grape juice instead—they'll have the same gorgeous plumpness and the same celebratory feel
  • The secret to making these look effortless is to taste everything as you go. A tiny pinch more salt on one, perhaps a whisper more honey on another—cooking is about adjusting based on what you're experiencing, not just following steps
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