Save A dazzling, festive chocolate board featuring an assortment of gold foil-wrapped chocolates, fresh fruit, and elegant accompaniments&perfect for ringing in the New Year.
This dessert quickly became my go-to for holiday entertaining because it looks impressive but requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Chocolates: 300 g assorted gold foil-wrapped chocolates (truffles, coins, pralines, bars), 100 g dark chocolate squares, 100 g white chocolate pieces
- Fruits: 1 cup seedless green grapes, 1 cup fresh raspberries, 1 large pear sliced, 1 large apple sliced
- Nuts & Crunch: 1/2 cup roasted almonds, 1/2 cup roasted cashews, 1/2 cup honeycomb pieces or toffee shards
- Extras: 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup salted pretzels, edible gold leaf (optional for garnish), sprigs of fresh mint (for decoration)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Choose a large serving board or platter and arrange a base layer of gold foil-wrapped chocolates spacing them attractively.
- Step 2:
- Fill in spaces with dark and white chocolate pieces.
- Step 3:
- Arrange grapes raspberries pear and apple slices in clusters around the chocolates.
- Step 4:
- Scatter roasted nuts and honeycomb pieces between the fruit and chocolates for texture.
- Step 5:
- Add dried apricots and salted pretzels in small piles for sweet and salty contrast.
- Step 6:
- If desired accent chocolates and fruit with edible gold leaf for extra glamour.
- Step 7:
- Finish with sprigs of fresh mint for color and freshness.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to present.
Save My family always gathers around this board while sharing stories and celebrating together making it more than just dessert.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, small serving tongs or cocktail picks, paring knife (for slicing fruit)
Allergen Information
Contains nuts milk soy (from chocolates) and gluten (in pretzels). Some chocolates may contain traces of peanuts or other allergens always check labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories 320, Total Fat 17 g, Carbohydrates 39 g, Protein 4 g per serving
Save This chocolate board is sure to impress your guests providing a beautiful and delicious centerpiece with minimal fuss.
Recipe Questions
- → What types of chocolates are ideal for this board?
Choose a variety of gold foil-wrapped chocolates such as truffles, pralines, coins, and bars, complemented by dark and white chocolate pieces for contrast.
- → How should the fruit be prepared for the display?
Slice larger fruits like pears and apples thinly, and arrange grapes and raspberries in clusters to create visual appeal and easy picking.
- → Can I substitute the nuts for a nut-free option?
Yes, seeds like pumpkin or sunflower can replace nuts for allergy-friendly variations without sacrificing crunch.
- → What is the best way to add a luxurious touch?
Adding edible gold leaf or gold-dusted macarons and chocolate-covered strawberries can enhance the board’s elegance.
- → How do the salty and sweet components balance on this board?
Salted pretzels provide a savory crunch that contrasts deliciously with the honeycomb pieces and dried apricots’ sweetness.
- → What tools are helpful to assemble this board?
A large serving board, small tongs or cocktail picks, and a paring knife for slicing fruit ensure neat and attractive presentation.