Galentines Brunch Berry Board (Print Version)

Festive platter with mixed berries, assorted cheeses, chocolate strawberries, nuts, and croissants for a joyful brunch.

# Components:

→ Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

01 - 12 large fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried
02 - 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
03 - 2 oz white chocolate, chopped

→ Fresh Berries

04 - 1.5 cups raspberries
05 - 1.5 cups blueberries
06 - 1.5 cups blackberries
07 - 1.5 cups sliced strawberries

→ Cheese Selection

08 - 4 oz brie cheese, sliced
09 - 4 oz goat cheese
10 - 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced

→ Savory Accompaniments

11 - 3.5 oz prosciutto or vegetarian deli slices
12 - 3.5 oz roasted almonds
13 - 3.5 oz marcona almonds or candied pecans

→ Sweet Accompaniments

14 - 2.8 oz dark chocolate squares or truffles
15 - 0.5 cup honey or berry jam
16 - 12 mini croissants or brioche toasts

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh mint leaves
18 - Edible flowers

# Directions:

01 - Melt semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each strawberry in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place on wax paper-lined tray. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over dipped strawberries. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until chocolate sets completely.
02 - Select a large wooden board or platter as your base. Arrange cheese selections in distinct sections across the board. Fold prosciutto or vegetarian slices and position adjacent to cheeses. Distribute fresh berries in generous clusters throughout the board. Add almonds, chocolate squares, croissants, and sweet accompaniments in organized groups. Position chocolate-dipped strawberries as the centerpiece. Fill any remaining gaps with mint leaves and edible flowers for visual appeal.
03 - Present the charcuterie board at room temperature. Offer honey or jam with a small spoon for guests to drizzle over cheese or croissants as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks completely restaurant-worthy but comes together in under an hour, which means you can actually enjoy the people you're serving.
  • Everyone finds something they love on the board, so you're not stuck defending your menu choices.
  • The chocolate-dipped strawberries steal the show every single time, even though they're absurdly simple to make.
02 -
  • Berries release juice quickly once they're cut or warmed, so add them last and keep the board cool until the moment you serve—a cold board stays fresh and glistening instead of weeping into the cheese.
  • White chocolate seems optional, but it's the thing that makes people stop and say "wow"—don't skip it just because it's labeled optional.
  • Buy your cheese on the day of or the day before; old cheese tastes old, and that's the first thing your guests will notice.
03 -
  • If you're worried about the chocolate-dipped strawberries sliding around during transport, place them on a small separate plate and add them to the board just before serving.
  • Buy your brie a day early and let it sit in the fridge—it'll slice more cleanly, and the flavor will be more pronounced when it warms slightly on the board.
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