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 been a hit at every party I've hosted, impressing guests with its luxurious look and delicious combinations.
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 Building this board has become a joyful tradition that brings my family together, sharing stories while we arrange each item with care.
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 per serving.
Pin It This elegant chocolate board is sure to impress and delight at your next celebration.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What types of chocolates are included on the board?
Assorted gold foil-wrapped chocolates such as truffles, coins, pralines, and bars are combined with dark and white chocolate pieces for variety.
- → Can the nuts be substituted for allergen-friendly options?
Yes, for a nut-free version, seeds like pumpkin or sunflower can be used instead of roasted almonds and cashews.
- → How should the fruits be prepared?
Fruits like green grapes, raspberries, pear, and apple should be fresh and sliced or left whole as indicated to create attractive clusters.
- → What is the best way to serve this board?
Arrange all ingredients on a large serving board and serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to present for freshness.
- → Are there any decorative elements suggested?
Edible gold leaf can be added for glamour, and sprigs of fresh mint provide color and a refreshing touch.
- → What flavors balance the sweet elements on the board?
Salted pretzels and roasted nuts add a salty and crunchy contrast that complements the sweetness of chocolates and dried fruits.