Champagne is a prerequisite for any proper New Year’s Eve party. In addition to sipping the sparkling stuff, celebrate with these bubbly-infused desserts.
Champagne mousse cake
This Christmas cocktail-inspired cake from Crave.it features a pistachio sponge base with notes of almond and a chestnut flavor from Moët & Chandon mixed with cognac-infused marron glacés. Order at least 24 hours in advance. $42/6-inch, $60/10-inch; 545 Sixth Ave., 212-255- 4048, craveitnyc.com
Champagne Celebration Box
These gold macarons from Dana’s Bakery are filled with a Champagne buttercream and hand-dusted with a Champagne reduction. Bonus: they’re gluten free and kosher, for those who abide. $33/dozen; Gansevoort Market, 52 Gansevoort St., 800-477-1816, danasbakery.com
Champagne-poached pear galette
This sweet dessert at La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels features crunchy caramelized walnuts, cinnamon-vanilla gelato and organic Hepworth Farm pears that have been cooked in Duval-Leroy Champagne on top of the puff pastry. $9; 249 Centre St., 212-343-3660
Effervescence gift box
This limited-edition bonbon box from La Maison du Chocolat features two Champagne varieties to enjoy: a milk chocolate ganache infused with Rosé Champagne for a sweet, fruity flavor, and a full-bodied dark chocolate ganache infused with Brut Champagne. $60; multiple locations, lamaisonduchocolat.us
Strawberry and champagne-infused panna cotta
This fruity holiday special by Boulton & Watt chef David Rotter features a Prosecco-infused panna cotta with a sweet strawberry compote and dehydrated strawberries. $8; 5 Avenue A, 646-490-6004, boultonandwattnyc.com
