Sparkling Champagne Toast (Printable version)

Luxurious bites with creamy cheeses, prosecco grapes, and edible gold—perfect for festive gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place grapes in a small bowl and pour prosecco over, allowing them to soak for at least 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
02 - Lightly toast bread slices until just golden and cool to room temperature.
03 - Spread a thin layer of softened goat cheese evenly on each toasted bread slice.
04 - Top each slice with a portion of creamy white cheese.
05 - Place 1 to 2 prosecco-soaked grapes on each slice, pressing gently into the cheese layers.
06 - Lightly sprinkle edible gold dust or glitter over each toast for an elegant shimmer.
07 - If desired, 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 -
  • They look and taste like you spent the entire day preparing, but honestly take just twenty minutes from start to sparkly finish
  • The creamy cheese paired with those prosecco-soaked grapes creates this unexpected burst of flavor that somehow feels both refreshing and indulgent
  • They're naturally gluten-free friendly and vegetarian, so you're not scrambling to modify for your guests with different diets
02 -
  • The fifteen-minute prosecco soak is non-negotiable. I once tried a ten-minute soak thinking I was short on time, and the grapes didn't have that same effervescent punch. Those extra five minutes genuinely make the difference in how they taste.
  • Assembling these too far ahead is the fastest way to regret it. I learned this by making them ninety minutes before a party once—the toast softened, the cheese got tacky, and the whole thing fell apart by the time guests arrived. Same ingredients, different timing, completely different outcome. Assemble within fifteen minutes of serving if you want them to shine.
03 -
  • Keep all your components cold until the last moment. Cold cheese spreads more cleanly, and cold bread stays crispier. Work efficiently and confidently, and your toasts will turn out beautiful.
  • The edible gold makes these feel special, but it's truly optional. I've made equally gorgeous versions with just the cheese and grapes, finished with a whisper of sea salt. The gold simply amplifies the celebratory feeling, which is why I usually include it.
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