New Year's Eve Finger Foods

We have a New Year's Eve tradition where we celebrate with a spread of appetizers, dips, finger foods, and little desserts. I have put all our favorite New Year's Eve appetizers, desserts, and favorite things together here, in one place, so they are easy and convenient to find.

collage of 4 photos of New Year's eve finger food recipes

And if you want to get a head start on your resolutions or simply stay on track, I've got LOTS of healthy and light options for heading into the new year too! If you're looking for special diets like Weight Watchers, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan or dairy-free, you'll also find those here, in addition to some indulgent mini desserts. These are the best New Year's eve appetizers and are perfect for your New year's eve party or gathering. These recipes are popular during the holiday season.

New Year's Eve Finger Foods

These are the best appetizers for new year's and include everything from indulgent pizza to Weight Watchers friendly, gluten-free and vegetarian appetizers!

📋 Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Pepper Recipe

These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers use canned chicken breast (or leftover rotisserie chicken) for a quick and easy Weight Watchers friendly appetizer!

Check out this Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Pepper recipe

stuffed mini peppers on an off-white baking sheet with red oven mitts in the background

📋 Boursin Stuffed Pickles Recipe

These Boursin Stuffed Pickles are not only an easy to make delicious recipe, they are only 4 ingredients, low carb (Keto) and gluten-free!

Check out this Boursin Stuffed Pickles recipe

Boursin stuffed pickles on a parchment lined baking sheet

📋 Caprese Salad Skewers Appetizer Recipe

This easy appetizer is healthy, simple, delicious and gluten-free! This 4 Ingredient Caprese Salad Skewer appetizer is make-ahead or perfect for a last minute gathering or potluck, especially if you are trying to stay on track with your health goals. These Mini Caprese Skewers are Weight Watchers friendly and will help you keep on track!

Check out this Caprese Salad Skewer recipe

🍕 Pizza Cupcakes Recipe

These Pizza Cupcakes are like individual deep dish pizzas, baked in a muffin tin. They are not only tasty appetizers, they are also easy to make and the perfect snack for game day, movie night and packing along in a lunch bag! And they can be made Weight Watchers friendly by using 2 ingredient WW pizza dough!

Check out this Pizza Cupcakes recipe!

a muffin tin full of pizza cupcake with one pizza cupcake sitting on top in the front

📋 Dill Deviled Eggs Recipe

These Dill Deviled Eggs are our family's favorite! They are made with simple ingredients like hard-boiled eggs, dill, mayonnaise and a secret ingredient. They are both gluten-free, Weight Watchers friendly and the perfect appetizer or snack for your next potluck, family gathering, picnic, BBQ, movie night, finger food buffet, games night or game day celebration!

Check out this Dill Deviled Eggs recipe

deviled egg with paprika sprinkled on top on black serving tray

🐓🍚Mediterranean Chicken and Wild Rice Cups Recipe

These award-winning, easy minute rice cups, "Mediterranean Chicken and Wild Rice Cups" can be made in 30 minutes, in a muffin tin, freeze well and make an excellent lunch box meal, snack, appetizer or main dish. A great alternative to cold sandwiches! These are also Weight Watchers friendly.

Check out this Mediterranean Chicken and Wild Rice Cups recipe

2 chicken and wild rice cups on foil, with a lunch bag, juice and container in the background

📋Air Fryer Pizza Bites (with dipping sauce) Recipe

Air fryer pizza bites are a great snack for kids, and the ideal finger food for parties or gatherings and are quick and easy to make ( in about 10 minutes). Serve them with this easy pizza bite dipping sauce!

Check out this Air Fryer Pizza Bites recipe

air fryer pizza bite being dipped over a tray of more air fryer pizza bites

📋 Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey Meatballs Recipe

These easy Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey Meatballs are the perfect healthy holiday appetizer, made in your crock-pot with a simple cranberry BBQ sauce. They are quick to make, festive, and Weight Watchers friendly.

Check out this Slow Cooker Cranberry Turkey Meatball Recipe

📋 Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Pizza Recipe

This healthy zucchini pizza recipe, with spicy buffalo chicken added to the mix, is the perfect healthier game day snack that's low carb and Weight Watchers friendly.

Check out this Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Pizza recipe

buffalo chicken zucchini pizza recipe on an off-white baking tray

🍄Easy Pierogi Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

If you love perogies, you'll love these unique and Easy Pierogi Stuffed Mushrooms! This delicious appetizer is quick and easy to make with instant mashed potatoes and can be made vegetarian by simply leaving out the bacon bits. They are also gluten-free and Weight Watchers friendly! They get rave reviews whenever I serve them!

Check out this Pierogi Stuffed Mushroom recipe!

easy pierogi stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet covered with foil

📋 Watermelon Prosciutto Vietnamese Salad Rolls Recipe

Sliced watermelon and prosciutto are a scrumptious and fresh flavor duo in this Watermelon Prosciutto classic Vietnamese salad roll with a spicy Watermelon Peanut dip! Packed with healthy vermicelli noodles, lettuce, carrot, red cabbage and fresh herbs, this sweet savoury dish makes a great appetizer with a glass of wine, but can also be eaten as a meal or side, but is also right at home packed along in the lunch bag, as part of a healthy balanced lunch.

Check out this Vietnamese Salad Roll recipe

Watermelon Prosciutto Salad rolls, cut in half, on a black platter, with wedges of watermelon

📋 Homemade California Rolls (Sushi) Recipe

This simple, healthy and delicious Homemade California Rolls (sushi) appetizer recipe with cucumber, imitation crab, avocado, Nori seaweed, rice and black sesame and spicy mayo is fun, easy to make and Weight Watchers friendly

Check out this California Roll recipe

homemade California rolls with sriracha mayonnaise

📋 Banh Mi Devilled Eggs Recipe

These Banh Mi Devilled Eggs are bursting with all the freshness of mint, cilantro, carrots, cucumbers and onions! They are quick and easy to make, spicy deviled egg that's healthy, gluten-free and Weight Watchers friendly. They also make a great snack or appetizer.

Check out this Banh Mi Devilled Eggs recipe

banh mi devilled eggs on a narrow black serving platter

🍕 Greek Vegetarian Phyllo Dough Pizza Recipe

This Vegetarian Greek-style phyllo dough pizza (or filo pastry pizza) with feta (or goat cheese) and fresh herbs, like basil and tomatoes, is healthier than your typical game day food but you'd never know it! The butter and cheeses between the phyllo/filo dough layers and the fresh herbs and veggie toppings make it magically delicious. It's the perfect game day snack or potluck dish. Kid and adult friendly!

Check out this Greek Phyllo Pizza recipe

📋 Pan Fried Salmon Patties with Creamy Ginger Lime sauce recipe

Healthy and easy and Weight Watchers friendly, these Pan-fried Salmon Patties made with canned salmon, are a quick and economical dinner idea!

Check out this Salmon Patty recipe

Canned salmon patties on white plate, with dip in the middle and lime wedges

📋 Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe

These 5 ingredient Tortilla Pinwheels appetizer are not only delicious, they are easy to make and WW friendly. They are made with flour tortillas can also be made with leftover rotisserie chicken, if you are short on time.

Check out this Tortilla Pinwheel recipe

chicken tortilla pinwheels on a white plate with a tray of pinwheels in the background

📋Greek Lasagna Cups Recipe

This recipe is Lasagna and Garlic Toast all in one mini lasagna cup! Packed with Mediterranean flavors, ground chicken, lasagna noodles on a garlic toast base, these Greek lasagna cups make a great lunch bag meal, appetizer or potluck dish. Make ahead, as they freeze really well!

Check out this Greek Lasagna Cup recipe

Greek Lasagna Cups on a blue surface with a dish of tzatziki sauce in the background

📋 Skinny Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks Recipe

These Skinny Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks are an easy and delicious Weight Watchers appetizer ! But they are also keto friendly, low-carb gluten-free and quick and easy to make with leftover rotisserie chicken or canned chicken breast!

Check out this Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks recipe

2 buffalo chicken celery sticks on a white plate with a glass of wine and a black platter with more celery sticks in background

📋 Turkey Brie Appetizer Recipe

This award-winning Turkey Brie appetizer is a unique and delicious easy turkey appetizer, made with leftover turkey or deli meat. These turkey brie bites only takes a few minutes to throw together and it's the perfect easy Christmas appetizer, although it's ideal for any occasion!

Check out this Turkey Brie Appetizer recipe

2 Turkey Brie Crostini on a white plate with more on black platter in background

🥟Potsticker Dumplings Recipe

These authentic Potsticker Dumplings or Chinese Wortip are made with ground pork, Chinese cabbage, green onions and ginger,a quick, homemade dough then pan fried and steamed with a homemade potsticker sauce!

Check out this Potsticker Dumpling recipe

wortip on white plate, with sauce in the middle and Chinese fan in the background

📋 Caesar Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

These caesar twice baked potatoes (stuffed potatoes) are quick and easy, as well as a great way to use up leftover baked potatoes!

Check out this Caesar Twice Baked Potato recipe

twice baked potatoes on an off-white baking sheet

📋 Healthy Pizza Dippers Recipe

These Healthy Pizza Dippers are quick and easy to make with 2 ingredient dough (Greek yogurt and flour). They can be made ahead, frozen, heated or eaten cold, making them the perfect lunch box meal because they are ready to eat. You can serve them with different dips and as an after school or game day snack. And for parents, they are even Weight Watchers friendly!

Check out this Healthy Pizza Dipper recipe

Pizza dipper being dipped into pizza sauce with pieces of pieces around it on white plate. White ranch dip on plate as well.

📋 Individual Pull Aparts

These sophisticated, yet easy Individual Pull Aparts, with bacon, jalapeno, buttery ranch and Monterey jack cheese make a great game day snack! Serve this cheesy pull apart bread with warm artichoke pizza dip for the perfect game day party food experience!

Check out this Individual Pull-apart recipe

hand pulling a piece of Cheesy pull apart bread from bun

New Year's Eve Dips

We love both cold and hot dips with our finger foods on New Year's! And I also have some lighter options that are Weight Watchers friendly, as well as gluten-free dips.

📋 Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip (with Greek yogurt) Recipe

This Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a lightened up copycat version of Joey's restaurant. Using frozen spinach, low-fat parmesan and Monterey jack cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt and sour cream (no cream cheese and no mayo), it's a delicious Weight Watchers friendly dip at a fraction of the calories.

Check out this Healthy Spinach Dip recipe

healthy spinach artichoke dip in a ceramic bowl on a platter with vegetables and mini pita breads

📋Healthy Yogurt Hummus Recipe

This 10 minute easy and healthy classic hummus made with yogurt instead of tahini, as well as being Weight Watchers friendly! Serve this easy recipe with fresh veggies for the perfect side or snack!

Check out this Healthy Hummus recipe

yogurt hummus in a black bowl with mini pita and carrot in dip

Easy Layered Nacho Dip

This Easy Layered Nacho Dip is quick and easy to make and the perfect appetizer for serving a crowd on game day, family game night or bringing along to a potluck. It's vegetarian and gluten-free!

Check out this Layered Nacho Dip recipe

nacho chip being dipped into cold nacho dip

📋 Cowboy Caviar Dip recipe

This Cowboy Caviar Dip recipe is quick and easy to make with canned corn, canned beans and Cannellini beans as a substitute for black eyed peas. Loaded with healthy ingredients, the fresh veggies, cilantro and lime give it a really fresh burst ! It's also vegan, gluten-free and Weight Watchers friendly.

Check out this Cowboy Caviar Dip recipe

Cowboy Caviar Dip in a bowl with a chip being dipped in

📋 Chile Con Queso Recipe (New Mexican)

This delicious cheesy Chile Con Queso is a delicious cheesy dip made without velveeta and with authentic roasted New Mexican green chiles. It's easy to make, pairs perfectly with tortilla chips and is ideal for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations!

Check out this Chili Con Queso Dip recipe

red tortilla chip being dipped into queso dip

📋 Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

This Healthy Buffalo Chicken dip is easy because it's made with canned chicken breast and fat-free or low-fat cream cheese. It's also quick and simple to make on your stove top and Weight Watchers friendly.

Check out this Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe

buffalo chicken dip in black container with veggies and crackers in background

📋 Pico de Gallo Salsa Recipe

This healthy Pico de Gallo Salsa Recipe or Salsa Fresca is chock-full of fresh, chunky, diced tomatoes, red onions, peppers and cilantro, with just the right amount of spice! It's also Weight Watchers friendly!

Check out this Pico de Gallo Salsa recipe

Pico de Gallo Salsa in a white bowl with a spoon, wedge of lime and tortilla chips on the side

📋 Hot Artichoke Pizza Dip Recipe

Add a little sophistication to game day or any day with this Hot Artichoke Pizza Dip! This baked artichoke dip is easy to make, vegetarian, gluten-free and can be made in under 30 minutes. Serve it with chips, bread, nachos or veggies!

Check out this Hot Artichoke Pizza Dip recipe

artichoke pizza dip in brown ceramic container with nachos surrounding it

New Year's Eve Desserts

These individual and mini desserts are the perfect accompaniment for your savory New Year's finger foods and will satisfy any sweet tooth! There are no bake desserts and make-ahead options as well!

📋 Mini Eggnog Trifle Recipe

This Easy No Bake Mini Eggnog Trifle is an indulgent, yet light tasting no bake dessert, featuring layers of chocolate cake and eggnog mousse, with toffee bits and whipped cream. But the best part is the sparkly gold candy pearl and toffee topping!

Check out this Mini Eggnog Dessert recipe

🍫🥑🍓 Chocolate Avocado Mousse & Strawberry Spoon Desserts Recipe

These No Bake Chocolate Avocado & Strawberry Mousse Spoon Desserts are a fun, elegant, yet easy Valentine's Day dessert that takes about 15 minutes to put together. They are vegetarian, gluten-free and Weight Watchers friendly. They are served on a spoon, so they are also the perfect bite sized mini dessert when you are trying to stay on track with your health goals and only want a "little dessert"!

Check out this Chocolate Avocado Strawberry Mini Dessert recipe

4 Chocolate Avocado strawberry desserts on spoons on a black appetizer tray

📋 Mini Cherry Cheesecakes recipe

These Mini Cherry Cheesecakes are individual cheesecakes, baked in muffin tins, quick and easy to make, with cherry pie filling and an easy Oreo cookie crust. They are a great party food and the ideal individual dessert and finger food dessert for baby showers, game day, potlucks, Canada Day, Mother's day, New Year's eve or any celebration!

Check out this Mini Cherry Cheesecake recipe

a mini cherry cheesecake on a damask print muffin wrapper, with a red speckled muffin tin ofmini cherry cheesecakes in the background

📋Chocoholic Chocolate Squares Recipe

These irresistible chocolate squares are every chocolate lover's dream! They are like a super chocolate elevated brownie that's ideal for your holiday baking tray or for bringing along to a gathering. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they are also quick and easy to make!

Check out this Chocoholic Squares recipe

chocolate square being cut, in a glass baking dish

📋 Raspberry Tiramisu Tart Recipe

A quick and easy eggless tiramisu tart recipe! These Raspberry Tiramisu Tarts (aka "cutie pies" ) are filled with creamy tiramisu and raspberry flavors! They are the perfect mini dessert for a potluck and make a great Valentine's Day dessert!

Check out this Raspberry Tiramisu Tart recipe

3 raspberry tiramisu tarts on a narrow wooden cutting board

📋 Mini Strawberry Tiramisu Éclairs Recipe

Ready in 20 minutes, these NO BAKE Strawberry Tiramisu Mini Éclairs (Cheater Éclairs) taste just like eclairs but without the baking, making them the ultimate summer snack! They are also great for a last minute potluck dessert or bake sale.

Check out this Mini Strawberry Tiramisu Éclairs recipe

📋 No Churn Easy Ice Cream Cupcake recipe

These easy white chocolate almond flavored No Churn Easy Ice Cream Cupcakes, with an Oreo cookie crust, don't require an ice cream maker and are simple to make with condensed milk and whipping cream. The green food coloring makes them perfect for St. Patrick's Day, but they are ideal for any occasion!

Check out this Easy Ice Cream Cupcake recipe

no churn ice cream cupcake sitting on muffin tin

📋 Mocha Eggnog Cheesecake Bar Recipe

These Mocha Eggnog Cheesecake Bars are a delicious combination of eggnog, toffee bits, coffee and cream cheese, paired with a scrumptious Oreo cookie crust! They are the perfect addition to your holiday baking tray.

Check out this Mocha Eggnog Bar recipe

eggnog cheesecake bars on paper holders, on a white platter

📋 Caramel Apple Betty Dessert Shooters Recipe

Apple Betty meets Caramel Apple in this delicious dessert shooter! This mini dessert is perfect for fall or anytime!

Check out this Apple Betty Dessert Shooter recipe

caramel apple betty dessert shot on a white plate with a caramel apple and small pumpkin in the background

📋 Tiramisu Cupcake Recipe (with Raspberry Mascarpone Whipped Cream Frosting)

These Tiramisu Cupcakes are special, yet easy to make with a chocolate cake mix. These chocolate cupcakes are topped with raspberry mascarpone whipped cream frosting and are a delicious and decadent treat for Mother's Day or any special occasion!

Check out this Tiramisu Cupcake recipe

chocolate tiramisu cupcakes on a white cake platter

📋 Raisin Sushi Recipe (Cinnamon Raisin Tortilla Pinwheels)

This Raisin Sushi is a cinnamon and raisin tortilla pinwheel snack that's quick, easy and healthy. Made with 6 wholesome ingredients (California raisins, apples, carrots, cinnamon, cream cheese and whole wheat tortillas), it's a snap to whip together for picnics, lunch bags or an after-school snack that kids can even make themselves!

Check out this Cinnamon Raisin Sushi recipe

tortilla pinwheels on a blue sushi platter with chopsticks

👪 Serving Size

All of these recipes have adjustable servings. You can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

Food safety

Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat or raw eggs
Wash hands after touching raw meat or raw eggs
Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
Never leave cooking food unattended
Use oils with a high smoke point (avocado or canola) to avoid harmful compounds
Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

So, if you are looking for new years eve appetizers or new year's eve food ideas, easy dips, mini desserts, or healthier options to start the year off on the right foot, give these recipes a try!