Save to Pinterest 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 board was a hit at our New Year's Eve party, bringing together guests with its variety and elegance.
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 to Pinterest Our family enjoys gathering around this delightful board to celebrate togetherness and the New Year spirit.
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)
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This chocolate board makes any celebration feel special and indulgent.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I arrange the chocolates and fruit attractively?
Start with a base layer of gold foil chocolates spaced evenly, then cluster the fruit in groups around them. Fill gaps with nuts and honeycomb pieces for a balanced look and texture.
- → Can I make this nut-free?
Yes, substitute roasted nuts with pumpkin or sunflower seeds to accommodate nut allergies without losing crunch.
- → What drinks pair well with this board?
Champagne or sparkling cider complement the sweet and salty elements beautifully, enhancing the festive feel.
- → Is edible gold leaf necessary?
No, it's optional and adds a luxurious touch, but the board is visually appealing even without it thanks to the colorful fruits and chocolates.
- → How long can the board be prepared in advance?
The board can be arranged and then covered and chilled until serving time. Fresh mint and gold leaf garnishes are best added just before presenting.