Hosting a chic new year's eve gathering is a wonderful way to bid farewell to the old year and welcome in the new with style and sophistication. To ensure your guests have a memorable time, it's essential to plan a menu that not only delights their taste buds but also allows them to mingle and socialize effortlessly.
A fun menu, with their small and flavourful portions, are perfect for allowing your guests to try a variety of your signature dishes. We’ve curated a few finger food recipes, so your guests have something to munch on as you count down the last few hours of the New Years. These delicious bite-sized snacks are light, indulgent, yet healthy, and are sure to encourage conversation and interaction among your attendees.
1 Air-Fried Stuffed Mushrooms
Savoury, cheesy, and super easy to make, this air-fried stuffed mushrooms recipe is the crown jewel of Air Fryer Party Recipes. Here’s how you can recreate a healthier version of it using the Hafele Noil Air Fryer.
Ingredients:
- 12-15 large mushrooms
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions:
1. Preheat your Noil air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Set aside the caps.
3. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the breadcrumb mixture.
5. Lightly spray the stuffed mushrooms with olive oil.
6. Place the stuffed mushrooms in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching.
7. Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the stuffing is golden brown.
Serve this perfectly delightful cheesy treat to begin your New Year party. The Noil Air Fryer from the wide range of Hafele Appliances for Entertaining Guests, is the perfect partner for making these.
2 Season’s fresh strawberry milkshake
It’s strawberry season! What better way to welcome the sweet, tangy beginnings of the New Year than a fresh strawberry milkshake? Here’s our festive strawberry milkshake recipe that’s perfect for all ages that attend your New Year party.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 2 cups cold milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
1. Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly and pluck their leafy heads.
2. Using Hafele’s Magnus Cold Pressed Juicer, easily extract the tangy goodness of the strawberries.
3. Then using the Hafele Cuatro 1000 vacuum blender, combine the strawberry juice, cold milk, sugar, vanilla ice cream, and ice cubes, and blend until it turns smooth and creamy. It’s Vacuo Technology prevents the air & oxygen from destroying the micronutrients and oxidation of the blend.
A seasonal favourite made even more delicious while retaining the nutritional value. That’s a great way to end the New Year! Pour, sip, and enjoy the fresh strawberry milkshake.
3 Handmade garlic bread
Now that we’ve gotten a couple of appetisers out of the way, and handed everyone their favourite Strawberry Milkshake, it is time to enjoy some slice-of-life moments by looking at revisiting our adventures from the year, all while enjoying a Handmade garlic bread that your guests can’t get enough of.
To show off your cooking skills with bread made by hand, from scratch and a garlic butter accompaniment that can go with it, here’s a recipe for Elegant Garlic Bread for Parties.
Ingredients for Bread Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Ingredients for Garlic Butter Spread:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
1- We'll start off with the dough. In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2 - In the bowl of your Hafele Klara Highline Kitchen Machine, combine the flour, activated yeast mixture, olive oil, and salt. Using the dough hook attachment, knead the dough on low to medium speed for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
3 - Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.
4 - Punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5 - Cover the shaped dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
6 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the bread for about 25-30 minutes
7- Now moving on to the garlic butter, while the bread bakes. In a bowl, mix together softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt.
8 - Once the bread is baked and cooled slightly, slice it horizontally and spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the bread. Serve warm and indulge!
A party staple that’s loved by all, now created with your special touch is sure to be a hit with all your friends and relatives!
4 Deconstructed Tiramisu
The ultimate pick-me-up, this deconstructed tiramisu dessert idea is a show stopping crowd pleaser with its combination of robust coffee, light creamy layers, and low sweetness! Here’s the recipe for the perfect dessert to end of the evening, as you count those last few second to the New Year!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso
- Ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions:
1. Brew Espresso using the Hafele U-Kaffee Espresso Machine.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract and combine using an electric whisk. Hafele’s Chromatic Hand Blender comes with a powerful whisk attachment that can help combine and form stiff peaks quickly.
3. In serving glasses or bowls, start with a layer of ladyfinger cookies. Pour a small amount of brewed espresso over the ladyfingers to moisten them and add a layer of the mascarpone mixture on top.
4. Repeat the process, creating alternating layers of soaked ladyfingers and the mascarpone mixture and end with a layer of the mascarpone mixture on top.
5. Cover the glasses or bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and optionally garnish with dark chocolate shavings.
7. Serve the deconstructed tiramisu chilled and enjoy the delightful layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone.
These delicious recipes that are sure to keep all your guests delighted while making cooking simplified with Hafele’s powerful appliances. Cheers to hosting an unforgettable New Year's Eve party filled with laughter, good company, and mouth-watering dishes!