A collection of New Year’s Eve recipes to help you ring in the new year! I’m sharing 30 New Year’s Eve appetizers and desserts perfect for fancy parties or small gatherings.
NYE Appetizers & Desserts
New Year’s Eve traditions vary around the world, but all have one common element: FOOD! Whether it’s eating 12 grapes in Spanish cultures or black eyed peas in the American south, we all like to welcome the new year with full bellies. Today’s collection of New Year’s Eve recipes includes some traditional foods (like Millionaire’s shortbread, a NYE treat in Scotland), but also fancier desserts and appetizers for more elegant celebrations.
When I share posts like this, I usually like to highlight my top pick of the list, and today that’s my champagne cookies. They are one of the most perfect New Year’s Eve desserts with their champagne-infused flavor and sparkly appearance!
I’ll kick things off with New Year’s Eve recipes of the sweet variety before ending with some savory New Year’s Eve appetizers. Let’s get to it!
New Year’s Eve Desserts
1. Champagne Cookies
Repurpose your champagne into these adorable star shaped champagne cookies! We love them for any celebration, but especially New Year’s Eve.
2. Millionaire’s Shortbread
New Year’s Eve is all about manifesting good things for the year to come right? Set your financial goals up for success with this millionaire’s shortbread 😉!
3. Cannoli Dip
If you are a cannoli fan, you are going to love this inspired dip! It tastes just like cannoli filling (and psst, check out my cannoli cake, too!).
4. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
A creamy alternative to chocolate covered strawberries, these cheesecake stuffed berries are one of my favorite finger foods!
5. King Cake
King cake is a fun and traditional New Year’s recipe that goes over so well at parties. Whoever finds the hidden plastic baby in their slice of cake will have good luck!
6. Champagne Granita
Craving something icy? Sparkly champagne granita will hit the spot! This is another one of my favorite New Year’s Eve desserts–so festive!
7. Mini Dark Chocolate Cupcakes
How cute are these mini cupcakes?! Dark chocolate, caramel, and sea salt come together beautifully in this indulgent recipe.
8. New York Cheesecake
One of my newest cheesecake recipes, this New York cheesecake is so smooth and creamy.
9. Chocolate Pot De Creme
Impress your guests with individual servings of chocolate pot de creme! This recipe is perfect for small gatherings.
10. Cookie Dough Dip
Love edible cookie dough? My cookie dough dip pairs well with everything from strawberries to vanilla wafers.
11. Mini Cheesecakes
Make a batch of mini cheesecakes with a bunch of different toppings so everyone can choose their favorite! Some of my go-to toppings include chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and strawberry sauce.
12. Chocolate Sugar Cookies
This chocolatey twist on classic sugar cookies looks so festive topped with my easy chocolate icing and shiny sprinkles.
13. Turtle Cheesecake
Indulgent turtle cheesecake is the perfect New Year’s Eve recipe! It’s one of my personal favorite cheescakes.
14. Creme Brulee
Impress your guests with this homemade creme brulee! It’s surprisingly easy to make despite its gourmet appearance.
15. Tiramisu
Another fancy dessert made simple! This recipe is perfect for serving a crowd.
16. Dulce De Leche Cream Cheese Brownies
Spruce up classic brownies with creamy cheesecake and dulce de leche.
17. Marry Me Cookies
Hoping for a proposal this year? Make these cookies, and you must might get one 😉!
18. Raspberry Cheesecake
For a fruity twist on classic cheesecake, try my swirled raspberry cheesecake. This one looks bakery-worthy and tastes equally delicious on an Oreo crust!
Now that we’ve covered New Year’s Eve desserts, let’s move onto some more savory NYE appetizers! I think you’re going to find quite a few that you’ll want to serve this year 😉
New Year’s Eve Appetizers
19. Garlic Butter Shrimp
This quick and easy shrimp has an incredible restaurant-quality flavor. Serve it with some crusty artisan bread on the side for sopping up that delicious sauce!
20. Taco Dip
Everyone’s favorite! You simply can’t have a party without this classic taco dip.
21. Buffalo Chicken Dip
Cheesy, a little spicy, and packed full of chicken, this buffalo chicken dip is a must-have this New Year’s Eve.
22. Dill Dip
This 100% from-scratch dill dip makes for an incredibly easy New Year’s Eve recipe. It’s one of our favorite appetizers, especially with fresh veggies!
23. Coconut Shrimp
Transport your guests to the tropics for the evening with this incredible coconut shrimp!
24. Jalapeno Popper Dip
Inspired by jalapeno poppers, this bacon jalapeno popper dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
25. Pizza Dip
Dip slices of crusty artisan bread into this cheesy and saucy pepperoni pizza dip
26. Deviled Eggs
One of my favorite New Year’s Eve recipes, these million dollar deviled eggs live up to their name.
27. Corn Dip
Looking for a unique New Year’s Eve appetizer? Corn dip is creamy, cheesy, and bursting with fresh corn flavor!
28. Queso
Skip the jarred stuff and make your own queso! It’s so easy and everyone loves it.
29. French Onion Dip
Creamy and refreshing, this homemade version of everyone’s favorite French onion dip tastes absolutely amazing! We love serving ours with kettle chips.
30. Spinach Artichoke Dip
Bubbly, cheesy spinach artichoke dip is so comforting and flavorful on a cold winter’s night! I also have an artichoke dip (no spinach), if you’d like to try that instead.
What are some of your favorite New Year’s Eve recipes? Everyone does something a little different, so I’d really love to hear how you celebrate. Leave me a note in the comments below!
Happy New Year! 🎊
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