Sparkling Champagne Toast Appetizer (Printable)

Bite-sized toasts with creamy cheeses, prosecco-soaked grapes, and edible gold dust for a sparkling touch.

# What You Need:

→ 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 glitter, for decoration
07 - 1 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzling)
08 - Pinch flaky sea salt (optional)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in just 20 minutes, so you can actually enjoy your party instead of being stuck in the kitchen
  • That luxurious gold finish makes you look like a food genius without any actual fancy technique
  • The prosecco-soaked grapes are your secret weapon—they're elegant, surprising, and honestly just taste like celebration
02 -
  • Don't skip the drying step after soaking the grapes—any excess liquid will turn your beautiful crispy toasts into sad little soggy situations within minutes
  • Room temperature bread is everything; warm bread will wilt the cheese and melt the whole thing into a mess, cold bread is just unpleasant to bite into
03 -
  • Use room-temperature cheese straight from the counter, not the fridge—it spreads like butter and creates a silkier, more luxurious finish
  • If your baguette is thick-sliced, cut it on a slight angle to create longer, more elegant pieces that feel less like party food and more like something served at a fancy hotel
Go Back