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.
This board was a huge hit at our New Year celebration, impressing guests with its luxurious look and delicious 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 This chocolate board brings everyone together as we share stories and enjoy the festive treats each New Year's Eve.
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 is the perfect finishing touch to your New Year celebration bringing luxury and joy in every bite.
Recipe Help & FAQs
- → What chocolates work best for this board?
Use a mix of gold foil-wrapped truffles, coins, pralines, and chocolate bars for variety in texture and flavor.
- → Can I substitute the nuts for allergies?
Yes, roasted seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds make excellent nut-free crunchy alternatives.
- → How should the fresh fruit be prepared?
Slice the pear and apple thinly and arrange them with grapes and raspberries for a colorful, fresh contrast.
- → Is edible gold leaf necessary?
No, it’s optional but adds a luxurious touch to elevate the visual appeal of the board.
- → How long can the board be prepared ahead?
Assemble shortly before serving or cover and refrigerate briefly to keep fruit fresh and chocolate intact.