Elegant board featuring gold foil-wrapped chocolates, fresh fruit, nuts, and honeycomb for festive occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Select a large serving board or platter and arrange gold foil-wrapped chocolates evenly as a base.
02 - Fill gaps with dark and white chocolate pieces to create visual contrast.
03 - Cluster seedless grapes, raspberries, sliced pear, and sliced apple around the chocolates.
04 - Distribute roasted almonds, cashews, and honeycomb pieces among the fruit and chocolates for varied texture.
05 - Place small piles of dried apricots and salted pretzels strategically for sweet and salty notes.
06 - Optionally, embellish chocolates and fruit with edible gold leaf for luxurious presentation.
07 - Decorate with sprigs of fresh mint to add color and freshness.
08 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving.
