Sparkling Champagne Toast (Print View)

Elegant bites featuring creamy cheeses, prosecco-soaked grapes, and edible gold for festive occasions.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 4.2 oz creamy white cheese (such as 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 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling)
08 - Pinch flaky sea salt (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place grapes in a small bowl, pour prosecco over, and soak at least 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
02 - Lightly toast bread slices and cool to room temperature.
03 - Spread a thin layer of fresh goat cheese evenly on each toast.
04 - Layer a slice of creamy white cheese atop the goat cheese on each toast.
05 - Place one to two prosecco-soaked grapes on each toast, gently pressing into cheese.
06 - Lightly sprinkle edible gold dust or glitter over toasts for an elegant shine.
07 - Optionally drizzle 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 like you spent hours in the kitchen when they actually take just twenty minutes—no one needs to know your secret
  • Every ingredient serves a purpose, creating this perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and bubbly that somehow tastes more sophisticated than the sum of its parts
  • The edible gold isn't just for show; it catches the light and makes your gathering feel genuinely special without being fussy
  • Even if you're not a confident cook, this recipe is virtually impossible to mess up, which means you can focus on enjoying your guests instead
02 -
  • The order of assembly matters tremendously—if you put the grapes on before the gold dust, the dust won't adhere properly to them. Top the cheese first, then add the grape, then the gold
  • Wet grapes will ruin your toasts. I can't stress this enough. Pat them dry with paper towels as if you're handling something precious, because you are
  • These need to be served fresh. They can sit for about an hour, but after that the bread begins to soften and lose its essential crunch. If you're hosting a longer event, assemble them in batches
03 -
  • Ask your bakery to slice the baguette for you if you don't have a serrated knife. It saves you stress and ensures even slices that toast uniformly
  • Assemble these just before serving for maximum textural contrast between the crispy bread and creamy cheese—this is the whole point of the recipe
  • If you're bringing these to a party, assemble them at the location rather than traveling with completed toasts; they're designed to be made in your host's kitchen if needed
Go Back