A festive chocolate board with gold foil chocolates, fresh fruit, nuts, and sweet accents to impress your guests.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chocolates
01 - 10.5 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)
# How to make it:
01 - Select a large serving board or platter and evenly space assorted gold foil-wrapped chocolates to form a visually appealing foundation.
02 - Fill the gaps created by the gold chocolates with dark chocolate squares and white chocolate pieces to create contrast.
03 - Cluster seedless green grapes, fresh raspberries, and the sliced pear and apple around the chocolates in balanced groupings.
04 - Distribute roasted almonds, roasted cashews, and honeycomb pieces or toffee shards among the fruit and chocolate to add texture.
05 - Place small piles of dried apricots and salted pretzels strategically to enhance sweet and salty flavor interplay.
06 - Optionally decorate chocolates and fruit with edible gold leaf to elevate presentation and sophistication.
07 - Tuck sprigs of fresh mint throughout the board for visual appeal and a hint of herbaceous freshness.
08 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, maintaining freshness and texture.
