Save It A charming and romantic dessert board featuring an array of sweet treats, fruits, and chocolate, designed to resemble a love letter for special occasions.
Personalize with your favorite candies, mini cupcakes, or chocolate bark. Substitute gluten-free cookies or vegan chocolates as needed.
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup strawberries, halved, 1 cup raspberries, 1 cup blueberries, 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- Sweet Treats: 8 10 heart-shaped sugar cookies, 1 cup white chocolate-covered pretzels, ½ cup raspberry or strawberry macarons, ½ cup pink or red gummy candies
- Chocolates: 100 g dark chocolate squares, 100 g milk chocolate truffles, ½ cup chocolate-dipped strawberries
- Dips & Spreads: ½ cup whipped cream, ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- Decorative Extras: Edible rose petals (optional), Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Select a large rectangular or square serving board or platter.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the sugar cookies in the shape of an envelope or letter at one end of the board.
- Step 3:
- Neatly pile fresh fruits in small clusters around the cookies.
- Step 4:
- Distribute the chocolates and macarons in decorative piles, alternating colors and shapes for visual appeal.
- Step 5:
- Place pretzels and gummy candies in small bowls or scatter in open spaces.
- Step 6:
- Add dips and spreads in ramekins or small bowls on the board.
- Step 7:
- Garnish the board with edible rose petals and a light dusting of powdered sugar for a romantic touch.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to mix and match their favorite treats.
Save It Pair with sparkling rosé dessert wine or herbal tea for a complete experience.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Small bowls or ramekins Paring knife Small sifter (for powdered sugar optional)
Notes
Personalize with your favorite candies mini cupcakes or chocolate bark Substitute gluten-free cookies or vegan chocolates as needed
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (cookies some macarons pretzels) dairy (chocolates whipped cream) eggs (macarons cookies) and nuts (chocolate hazelnut spread possible in chocolates)
Save It This dessert board brings elegance and fun to any gathering with minimal effort.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits are included in the board?
The board features strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and sliced kiwi for freshness and color variety.
- → How can I personalize the assortment?
You can add mini cupcakes, substitute gluten-free cookies, or include vegan chocolates to suit preferences.
- → What types of chocolates are used?
The selection includes dark chocolate squares, milk chocolate truffles, and chocolate-dipped strawberries.
- → Are there any recommended accompaniments?
Pair the board with sparkling rosé, dessert wine, or herbal tea for a balanced experience.
- → How is the dessert board arranged?
Cookies form an envelope shape on one side, surrounded by clusters of fruits, chocolates, treats, and dips for visual harmony.