Save 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 shared this chocolate board at a New Year gathering and it was a huge hit with friends and family delighting everyone with its elegant presentation and variety.
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 Enjoy this chocolate board during celebrations sharing joyful moments with your loved ones.
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
Save This chocolate board takes minimal effort but makes a lasting impression at any celebration.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What types of chocolates are best for this board?
Choose a variety of gold foil-wrapped chocolates like truffles, coins, pralines, and bars to add visual appeal and diverse flavors alongside dark and white chocolate pieces.
- → How should the fruit be prepared for the board?
Use seedless green grapes, fresh raspberries, and thinly sliced pear and apple for easy picking and a fresh, vibrant look.
- → Can the nuts be substituted for allergies?
Yes, for nut-free versions, replace roasted almonds and cashews with seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds without compromising texture.
- → What's the best way to arrange the board?
Start by spacing gold foil chocolates across the board, fill gaps with dark and white chocolate pieces, cluster fruits nearby, then scatter nuts and honeycomb shards for texture and visual interest.
- → How can I make the board more festive?
Add edible gold leaf for shimmer and garnish with fresh mint sprigs. Incorporating gold-dusted macarons or chocolate-covered strawberries also enhances the luxurious appearance.
- → What beverages pair well with this board?
Champagne or sparkling cider complement the sweet and nutty flavors, balancing the richness and freshness beautifully.