Elegant board featuring gold foil chocolates, fresh fruit, nuts, and crunchy honeycomb accents.
# Components:
→ Chocolates
01 - 10.6 oz assorted gold foil-wrapped chocolates (truffles, coins, pralines, bars)
02 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate squares
03 - 3.5 oz white chocolate pieces
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup seedless green grapes
05 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
06 - 1 large pear, sliced
07 - 1 large apple, sliced
→ Nuts & Crunch
08 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
09 - 1/2 cup roasted cashews
10 - 1/2 cup honeycomb pieces or toffee shards
→ Extras
11 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
12 - 1/2 cup salted pretzels
13 - Edible gold leaf (optional, for garnish)
14 - Sprigs of fresh mint (for decoration)
# Directions:
01 - Select a large serving board or platter and evenly arrange a base layer of gold foil-wrapped chocolates with artistic spacing.
02 - Fill the gaps with dark and white chocolate pieces to create a rich visual and textural contrast.
03 - Position clusters of seedless green grapes, raspberries, pear slices, and apple slices around the chocolates for vibrant color and freshness.
04 - Distribute roasted almonds, roasted cashews, and honeycomb pieces between the fruit and chocolates to add crunch and variety.
05 - Place dried apricots and salted pretzels in small groups for a balance of sweet and salty flavors.
06 - If desired, delicately adorn chocolates and fruit with edible gold leaf to enhance elegance.
07 - Top the arrangement with sprigs of fresh mint to provide color contrast and aromatic freshness.
08 - Serve the board immediately or cover and refrigerate until presentation.
