Save A festive and elegant tray featuring an array of fresh fruits, herbs, and treats to elevate your New Years Eve champagne or sparkling wine experience.
This tray has become a favorite for celebrations making every toast feel special and festive.
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh blackberries 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and halved 1 cup pomegranate arils 2 lemons thinly sliced into rounds 2 limes thinly sliced into rounds 1 orange thinly sliced into half-moons 1 cup seedless green grapes halved
- Herbs & Edible Flowers: 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves 1 small bunch fresh rosemary sprigs Edible flowers (such as pansies or violets optional)
- Sweets & Treats: 1/2 cup sugar cubes 1/4 cup crystalized ginger pieces 1/2 cup white or dark chocolate shavings (optional)
- Add-Ons: 1 bottle Chambord or other berry liqueur (optional) 1 bottle St. Germain or elderflower syrup (optional) 1 small dish coarse sugar or gold sprinkles for rimming glasses
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and thoroughly dry all fruits herbs and edible flowers.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the fruits in small bowls or directly onto a large serving tray grouping similar colors and types together for visual appeal.
- Step 3:
- Add herbs placing sprigs between fruit groupings for fragrance and decoration.
- Step 4:
- Scatter edible flowers over the tray or set them in a small bowl for guests to add as desired.
- Step 5:
- Place sugar cubes crystalized ginger and chocolate shavings in separate small bowls or ramekins.
- Step 6:
- If using set liqueurs and syrups nearby with small pourers or spoons for easy serving.
- Step 7:
- Provide a small dish of coarse sugar or gold sprinkles for rimming glasses guests can moisten the rim of their flute and dip for a festive touch.
- Step 8:
- Set out tongs cocktail picks and small spoons for guests to garnish their drinks as they wish.
Save Gathering around this tray has created many joyful moments with friends and family during past New Years celebrations.
Required Tools
Large serving tray or platter Small bowls or ramekins Tongs and cocktail picks Small spoons Sharp knife and cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains possible allergens chocolate (milk soy if used) Some liqueurs may contain allergens check labels All fruit and herb selections are naturally gluten-free and vegetarian but always verify packaging for cross-contact
Nutritional Information
Calories 65 Total Fat 0.5 g Carbohydrates 16 g Protein 1 g (per serving without alcohol or chocolate)
Save This garnish tray adds a unique and elegant touch to any New Years Eve celebration perfect for sharing and savoring.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What fruits are ideal for the garnish tray?
Fresh raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, pomegranate arils, citrus slices, and seedless green grapes create a colorful and flavorful assortment.
- → How do herbs enhance the garnish tray?
Fresh mint leaves and rosemary sprigs add fragrance and a touch of green, balancing the sweetness of fruits with herbal notes.
- → Can edible flowers be included safely?
Yes, edible flowers like pansies or violets add visual appeal and are safe when washed thoroughly before serving.
- → What sweets complement the fruit and herbs?
Sugar cubes, crystalized ginger, and optional chocolate shavings provide sweet and spicy contrasts to fresh ingredients.
- → How should the tray be presented for best effect?
Arrange fruits by color, intersperse herbs, scatter edible flowers, and place sweets separately with serving tools for easy garnish customization.