New Years Gold Chocolate Board

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This vibrant board combines an assortment of gold foil-wrapped chocolates, dark and white chocolate pieces, and clusters of fresh fruit including grapes, raspberries, pear, and apple slices. Roasted almonds, cashews, honeycomb, dried apricots, and salted pretzels add delightful textures and flavors. Edible gold leaf and fresh mint brighten the presentation, making it perfect for elegant gatherings. Ready in 20 minutes, this no-cook assembly offers sweet, nutty, and fresh contrasts that pair beautifully with sparkling drinks.

Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:50:00 GMT
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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 chocolate board has become my go-to for celebrations because it impresses guests with minimal effort and allows me to customize with different chocolates and fruits each time.

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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)

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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.
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Preparing this board always brings my family together as everyone picks their favorites and comments on the beautiful presentation making it a highlight of our New Year celebrations.

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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 is the perfect combination of elegance and simplicity ensuring a festive touch to any celebration.

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New Years Gold Chocolate Board

A dazzling board of gold foil chocolates, fresh fruit, nuts, and honeycomb for festive entertaining.

Prep Duration
20 minutes
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Time Required
20 minutes
Recipe by Aubrey Gray


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Type International

Serves 8 Portions

Dietary Details Vegetarian Friendly

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

01 1 cup seedless green grapes
02 1 cup fresh raspberries
03 1 large pear, sliced
04 1 large apple, sliced

Nuts & Crunch

01 ½ cup roasted almonds
02 ½ cup roasted cashews
03 ½ cup honeycomb pieces or toffee shards

Extras

01 ½ cup dried apricots
02 ½ cup salted pretzels
03 Edible gold leaf (optional for garnish)
04 Sprigs of fresh mint (for decoration)

Directions

Step 01

Prepare the base: Select a large serving board or platter and evenly arrange a base layer of gold foil-wrapped chocolates, ensuring attractive spacing.

Step 02

Add chocolate accents: Fill the gaps on the board with dark and white chocolate pieces to create visual contrast.

Step 03

Incorporate fresh fruits: Cluster seedless green grapes, fresh raspberries, pear slices, and apple slices around the chocolate elements.

Step 04

Scatter nuts and honeycomb: Distribute roasted almonds, roasted cashews, and honeycomb or toffee pieces among fruits and chocolates to introduce texture.

Step 05

Add dried fruits and pretzels: Place small piles of dried apricots and salted pretzels to provide a sweet and salty balance.

Step 06

Optional gold leaf decoration: If desired, adorn chocolates and fruits with edible gold leaf to enhance visual appeal.

Step 07

Garnish with fresh mint: Finish the arrangement by adding sprigs of fresh mint for color and freshness.

Step 08

Serve or store: Present immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.

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What You Need

  • Large serving board or platter
  • Small serving tongs or cocktail picks
  • Paring knife for slicing fruit

Allergy Info

Review every item to spot allergens. If unsure, reach out to a healthcare provider.
  • Contains nuts, milk, soy (from chocolates), and gluten (in pretzels).
  • May contain traces of peanuts or other allergens; verify labels before use.

Nutritional Breakdown (per serving)

This nutrition data is here for reference and shouldn’t substitute for your medical professional’s advice.
  • Calorie Count: 320
  • Fat content: 17 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 39 grams
  • Proteins: 4 grams

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