Save to Pinterest 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 looks impressive but requires minimal effort.
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 to Pinterest My family loves gathering around this board during New Year's Eve to share stories and laughter.
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 to Pinterest This chocolate board is sure to impress your guests with its mix of flavors and festive look.
Common Recipe Questions
- → What chocolates are best for this board?
Use assorted gold foil-wrapped chocolates such as truffles, coins, pralines, and bars, combined with dark and white chocolate pieces for variety in flavor and texture.
- → How should the fruit be prepared?
Fresh fruits like seedless green grapes, raspberries, sliced pears, and apples should be washed and sliced or separated into small clusters to complement the chocolates.
- → Can this board be prepared in advance?
Yes, the board can be assembled ahead and chilled, but add fresh mint sprigs and any delicate garnishes just before serving for best appearance.
- → Are there nut-free alternatives for this board?
For nut-free versions, substitute nuts with seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds to maintain a crunchy texture.
- → What drinks pair well with this board?
This board pairs beautifully with sparkling beverages like Champagne or cider that complement the sweet, salty, and crunchy elements.