Flavoured cream cheese topped with berries, nuts, chocolate and served with toasted bread for gatherings.
# List of ingredients:
→ Flavoured Cream Cheese
01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - Zest of 1 small lemon (optional)
→ Toppings
05 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pistachios or almonds
07 - 1 tablespoon dried edible rose petals (optional)
08 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
09 - 2 tablespoons granola (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, torn
→ To Serve
11 - 1 French baguette or brioche loaf, sliced and lightly toasted
12 - Extra honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
# How to make it:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and fluffy.
02 - Use a spatula to spread the whipped cream cheese mixture evenly onto a clean, large serving board or platter, creating decorative swirls for texture.
03 - Place the mixed berries attractively on top of the cream cheese base.
04 - Sprinkle chopped toasted nuts, mini chocolate chips, granola (if using), and dried rose petals over the berries.
05 - Lightly drizzle with extra honey or maple syrup for added sweetness.
06 - Complete with torn fresh mint leaves and serve immediately alongside toasted baguette or brioche slices for dipping and spreading.
