A festive board with gold foil chocolates, fresh fruit, nuts, and elegant touches for special occasions.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chocolates
01 - 10.6 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 - ½ cup roasted almonds
09 - ½ cup roasted cashews
10 - ½ cup honeycomb pieces or toffee shards
→ Extras
11 - ½ cup dried apricots
12 - ½ cup salted pretzels
13 - Edible gold leaf (optional, for garnish)
14 - Sprigs of fresh mint (for decoration)
# Directions:
01 - Select a large serving board or platter and arrange gold foil-wrapped chocolates evenly as the foundational layer.
02 - Fill remaining spaces with dark and white chocolate pieces to create contrast and variety.
03 - Cluster seedless green grapes, fresh raspberries, sliced pear, and apple slices attractively around the chocolates.
04 - Scatter 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 for flavor contrast.
06 - Optionally, decorate chocolates and fruits with edible gold leaf for an elegant touch.
07 - Add sprigs of fresh mint for color and freshness.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and chill until presentation.
