Ring in the new year with bold flavors that steal the spotlight. These eight bakes are perfect for your New Year’s Eve spread, whether you’re hosting a chic soirée or enjoying a quiet night in.
Smoked Salmon-Asparagus Tarts
A savory take on puff pastry, Smoked Salmon-Asparagus Tarts are perfect for any meal, from a light and flaky replacement for your favorite lox-topped everything bagel in the morning to a colorful appetizer for guests or family. The rectangular shape shows of layers of gorgeous lamination, and people will think you spent all day making them—but don’t worry, your secret is safe with us.
Camembert Straws
These Camembert Straws are the perfect savory addition to any party! Soft and creamy, Camembert is a surface-ripened cow’s milk cheese with a thin edible rind. It was first made in the late 1700s in Camembert, Normandy, in northern France. For this recipe, we used the earthy Hervé Mons Camembert, a cheese that’s delicately salty and smooth.
Puff Pastry and Sausage Pinwheels
While the Puff Pastry and Sausage Pinwheels look remarkable, it only requires a simple sequence of roll, freeze, slice and bake. Using the store-bought puff pastry saves time, and the ground pork filling fries up quickly.
Sage, Asiago, and Pecan Savory Shortbread Coins
This cheesy, herbaceous take on classic shortbread will be the MVP of your next charcuterie board. Asiago cheese imparts a salty zing that’s elevated by the pine-like notes of sage, resulting in a savory coin reminiscent of the flavors of Provence. Pair with a dry white or robust red wine and a few slices of prosciutto, and you’re in business.
Savory Cheese Tartlets with Spicy Tomato Jam
These savory cheese tartlets are the perfect appetizer for all your holiday festivities. The delicious blend of nutty BelGioioso® Parmesan Cheese and mildly sweet BelGioioso® Fresh Mozzarella Cheese creates a soft texture and creamy flavor in the tartlet crust, resulting in a buttery, cheesy base for the sweet heat of the jam. A final topping of mozzarella adds an irresistibly melty finish.
White Cheddar and Chive Gougères
Swinging to the savory side of choux, our gougères trade the traditional Gruyère for sharp white Cheddar, and herbaceous chives bring a hint of allium charm. Serve these cheesy puffs with your favorite wine, such as Chablis, or even Champagne.
Choux au Craquelin
These crisp sugar cookie-capped Choux au Craquelin are the sweetest example of what choux can bring to the table. With hollow interiors generously filled with airy Diplomat Cream, these choux are a triumph of French pâtisserie.
Mulled Spice Brownies
These fudgy stir-together brownies get rich, sophisticated notes from a blend of mulling spices and port-soaked orange peel.
