Pin it 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 chocolate board has become my go-to for holiday gatherings, impressing guests with 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
Pin it This board always brings family and friends together for joyful celebrations and conversation.
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
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Assemble this board shortly before serving to preserve freshness and maintain visual appeal.
Recipe FAQs
- → What types of chocolates are featured on the board?
Assorted gold foil-wrapped chocolates including truffles, coins, pralines, and bars, complemented by dark and white chocolate pieces.
- → Which fruits are included for freshness?
Seedless green grapes, fresh raspberries, sliced pear, and apple slices add a vibrant and fresh contrast to the chocolates.
- → How can I add texture to the board?
Roasted almonds, roasted cashews, honeycomb pieces, and salted pretzels create crunchy, nutty, and sweet-salty contrasts.
- → Can the board be prepared in advance?
Yes, assemble the board and refrigerate covered until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
- → Are there suggestions for enhancing the presentation?
Edible gold leaf adds glamour, while sprigs of fresh mint provide color and freshness to the arrangement.