Sparkling Champagne Bite-Size Toast (Print Version)

Elegant bites featuring creamy cheeses, prosecco grapes, and gold dust on toasted baguette slices.

# Components:

→ 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 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzling)
08 - Pinch flaky sea salt (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place grapes in a small bowl, pour prosecco over them, and let soak for at least 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Lightly toast the bread slices and allow to cool to room temperature.
03 - Spread a thin layer of softened goat cheese evenly over each toast.
04 - Place a slice of creamy white cheese atop the goat cheese on each toast.
05 - Top each toast with one to two prosecco-soaked grapes, gently pressing them into the cheese layers.
06 - Lightly sprinkle edible gold dust or glitter over each toast for an elegant shimmer.
07 - Optionally, drizzle honey and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt to enhance flavor.
08 - Arrange the prepared toasts on a serving platter and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look like you spent hours in the kitchen, but they're genuinely ready in 20 minutes—the ultimate trick for making people feel special without the stress
  • The prosecco-soaked grapes burst with boozy sweetness against creamy cheese, creating a flavor combination that feels both sophisticated and approachable
  • They're naturally gluten-free if you use the right bread, and they work beautifully for vegetarians too
02 -
  • The bread will soften if the toasts sit with cheese on them for more than an hour—assemble these closer to serving time than you think you need to
  • Soaking the grapes is non-negotiable; it sounds like a small step, but it transforms them from simple fruit into tiny flavor bombs that taste like celebration
03 -
  • Buy the best Brie and prosecco you can afford—these minimal ingredients recipes have nowhere to hide, so quality matters more than quantity
  • If the edible gold feels like overkill, remember that it catches the light and signals to your guests that you've made something special for them; it's worth the small cost
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