A dazzling board of gold foil chocolates, fresh fruit, nuts, and honeycomb for festive entertaining.
# 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 - 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 evenly arrange a base layer of gold foil-wrapped chocolates, ensuring attractive spacing.
02 - Fill the gaps on the board with dark and white chocolate pieces to create visual contrast.
03 - Cluster seedless green grapes, fresh raspberries, pear slices, and apple slices around the chocolate elements.
04 - Distribute roasted almonds, roasted cashews, and honeycomb or toffee pieces among fruits and chocolates to introduce texture.
05 - Place small piles of dried apricots and salted pretzels to provide a sweet and salty balance.
06 - If desired, adorn chocolates and fruits with edible gold leaf to enhance visual appeal.
07 - Finish the arrangement by adding sprigs of fresh mint for color and freshness.
08 - Present immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.
