A dazzling board featuring gold foil chocolates, fresh fruit, roasted nuts, and sweet-salty bites for festive occasions.
# What you'll need:
→ Chocolates
01 - 10.58 oz assorted gold foil-wrapped chocolates (truffles, coins, pralines, bars)
02 - 3.53 oz dark chocolate squares
03 - 3.53 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)
# Method:
01 - Select a large serving board or platter and lay a base layer of gold foil-wrapped chocolates, spacing them attractively.
02 - Fill gaps on the board with dark chocolate squares and white chocolate pieces evenly.
03 - Cluster seedless green grapes, raspberries, sliced pear, and sliced apple around the chocolates.
04 - Distribute the roasted almonds, roasted cashews, and honeycomb pieces between the fruit and chocolates to provide texture.
05 - Place small piles of dried apricots and salted pretzels to introduce sweet and salty contrasts.
06 - If desired, delicately apply edible gold leaf atop chocolates and fruit to enhance visual appeal.
07 - Decorate the board with sprigs of fresh mint to add color and freshness.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
