Champagne Desserts for New Year’s Eve
categories: desserts, food and drinks, new year's eve
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday! I took a much-needed break from the computer for a few days, which was the best Christmas present ever – it’s amazing how different the world can look after a few good nights of sleep! Speaking of which… catch some extra zzz’s tonight and tomorrow night if you can – because we all have a good excuse to skimp on them again come Wednesday!
For the next few days we’ll be focusing on some fun ideas for ringing in the new year… starting with a few dessert recipes featuring one of the key ingredients for new year’s eve celebrations: champagne, of course!
Champagne Dessert Recipes:
1. White Peach, Cassis, and Champagne Floats – a super-easy & refreshing dessert that’s part Kir Royale, part peach parfait, and looks absolutely gorgeous!
2. Pink Grapefruit, Strawberry, and Champagne Granita with Sugared Strawberries - This granita recipe garnered rave reviews at Epicurious!
3. Champagne, Darling? Freezes – features lemon sorbet, champagne, and citrus vodka or limoncello…a true dessert cocktail!
4. Jelled Champagne Dessert – This glass of bubbly is served with a spoon!
5. Champagne Granita by Bobby Flay
(Key Ingredients: champagne, sugar & lemons)
6. Champagne Infused Strawberry Soup by Marcus Samuelson
(key ingredients: strawberries, champagne, lemon, mint leaves, & lime sorbet)
7. Non-alcoholic “Champagne” Chocolate Mousse by Rachael Ray
(Key Ingredients: chocolate chips, sparkling white grape juice, heavy cream)
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ENJOY!
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I can’t wait to try the chocolate mousse recipe. I don’t drink alcohol so it’s exciting to see something fun and yummy like this for New Year’s EveE!
Dec 29, 2008 at 9:28 am -
Emily –
You can also substitute club soda for the champagne in the “Jelled Champagne Dessert” to make it non-alcoholic.Club soda, sparkling cider, or lemon-lime soda are actually great substitutes for champagne whenever you want to turn a “cocktail” recipe into a “mocktail”!
Dec 29, 2008 at 9:52 am
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LOVE the ideas! Who new Champagne could be so versatile? Especially love the non-alcohol version…great for the kiddos!
Dec 29, 2008 at 10:47 am -
i will be trying these all out, i’m so excited
Dec 29, 2008 at 4:02 pm -
Even though I don’t know my way around a kitchen, these seem easy enough where I can attempt it. You always have such great stuff!
Dec 29, 2008 at 4:34 pm -
Yummy! Love those champagne floats!
Dec 29, 2008 at 5:15 pm -
Love these ideas! I was looking for something special for our new years party… this will be perfect!!
Dec 29, 2008 at 7:14 pm -
All the recipes look tasty. I will keep in mind the Champagne Infused Strawberry Soup and the Pink Grapefruit, Strawberry, and Champagne Granita.
Dec 29, 2008 at 9:35 pm -
I wish I had seen this in time to prep my holiday party.
The Champagne floats look delish!
Dec 30, 2008 at 8:29 am -
OH! Tasty! I am so trying the granita recipe. Can’t wait!
Dec 30, 2008 at 9:52 am -
These look YUMMY! Prosecco is a favorite of mine instead of champagne. It’s an Italian sparkling wine that delicious!
Dec 30, 2008 at 12:50 pm
