Save to Pinterest 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.
I first created this chocolate board for a New Year's celebration and it was a huge hit with guests who loved the luxurious golden theme and variety of flavors.
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 to Pinterest This board always brings joy to my family gatherings making celebrations feel extra special and memorable.
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
Save to Pinterest This chocolate board is perfect for celebrating any special occasion with a touch of elegance and ease.
Recipe FAQs
- → What types of chocolates are ideal for this board?
Use a mix of gold foil-wrapped chocolates like truffles and pralines, combined with dark and white chocolate pieces for variety and visual appeal.
- → Can I substitute nuts for allergies?
Yes, pumpkin or sunflower seeds make great nut-free alternatives that maintain the crunchy texture.
- → How should the fruit be prepared for the board?
Slice pear and apple thinly; use whole seedless grapes and fresh raspberries to add color and freshness around the chocolates.
- → Is it necessary to use edible gold leaf?
Edible gold leaf is optional; it adds a glamorous finish but the board is beautiful and tasty without it as well.
- → What is the best way to serve this board?
Arrange items attractively on a large platter, serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to present for a fresh experience.
- → What drinks pair well with this chocolate and fruit board?
Champagne or sparkling cider complement the rich chocolates and fresh fruit delicately, enhancing the overall experience.