Elegant gold foil chocolates paired with fresh fruits, nuts, and honeycomb for a festive centerpiece.
# Needed 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)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Arrange a large serving board or platter with a base layer of gold foil-wrapped chocolates spaced evenly for visual appeal.
02 - Fill the gaps on the board with dark and white chocolate pieces to create variety.
03 - Cluster seedless green grapes, fresh raspberries, sliced pear, and sliced apple attractively around the chocolates.
04 - Distribute roasted almonds, roasted cashews, and honeycomb or toffee shards between the fruit and chocolates to add texture.
05 - Place dried apricots and salted pretzels in small piles to provide contrasting flavors.
06 - Optionally, adorn chocolates and fruit with edible gold leaf for an elegant festive touch.
07 - Finish by tucking sprigs of fresh mint throughout the board for color and freshness.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
