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It’s New Year’s Eve, and I’ve rounded up some of my favorite recipes for ringing in 2024. These include everything from sparkly rosé truffles and spiked hot chocolate to easy puff pastry appetizers and pizza recipes designed to serve a crowd. I hope you enjoy making (and eating!) these as you celebrate. Happy New Year!
Prosecco Marshmallows
Homemade marshmallows made with Prosecco (or Champagne!) and decorated with foil stars and edible glitter for an extra dose of New Year’s Eve sparkle.
Get my recipe for Prosecco Marshmallows.
Sparkling Rosé Truffles
Handmade truffles made with dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and sparkling rosé wine, and rolled in sparkling sugar for a festive finishing touch.
Get my recipe for Sparkling Rosé Truffles.
Red Wine Hot Chocolate
A rich, warming hot chocolate recipe made with chopped dark chocolate and your favorite red wine. (And topped with homemade red wine marshmallows, if you’re feeling particularly ambitious!) Perfect for celebrating on a chilly night.
Get my recipe for Red Wine Hot Chocolate.
Anchovy Sticks
Salty, umami anchovies layered between sheets of puff pastry, garnished with sesame seeds and baked until golden brown. This four-ingredient appetizer comes together in less than a hour!
Get my recipe for Easy Anchovy Sticks.
Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza
Homemade pizza dough topped with buffalo cauliflower, blue cheese, mozzarella, spring onions, and a drizzle of honey. The perfect combination of sweet and spicy. An ideal recipe if you’re serving a crowd!
Get my recipe for Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza.
Easy Puff Pastry Appetizers
An assortment of simple-to-make puff pastry appetizers, including everything bagel bites, cheese twists, pesto pinwheels, and brie and onion palmiers, plus plenty of room for customization and ingredient substitutions!
Get my recipes for Easy Puff Pastry Appetizers.
Mulled Wine with Citrus and Spices
A classic mulled wine recipe, infused with spices like star anise, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves, plus notes of honey and citrus. A warm, comforting beverage for an intimate New Year’s Eve party.
Get my recipe for Mulled Wine with Citrus and Spices.
Red Wine Truffles
Four-ingredient truffles made with dark chocolate, cream, cocoa powder, and red wine. These booze-infused chocolates are easy to whip up and sure to please a crowd.
Get my recipe for Red Wine Truffles.
If you make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!
Rebecca Frey is a freelance recipe developer, food writer, photographer, stylist, and pastry chef. She earned the Diplôme de Pâtisserie (French Pastry Techniques Diploma) from Le Cordon Bleu London in 2020 and an MSc in Culinary Innovation from Birkbeck, University of London in 2022, where she focused her dissertation research on Pennsylvania Dutch recipes. She also holds a Professional Chocolatier’s Certificate from Ecole Chocolat. Rebecca has developed recipes for websites including Serious Eats, The Spruce Eats, Wine Enthusiast, and others. Follow her on Instagram @bastecutfold.
