Save 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 celebration treat, impressing guests every time with its combination of flavors and visual appeal.
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 Sharing this chocolate board with family during New Year celebrations creates memorable and joyful moments together.
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 This gold foil wrapped chocolate board is a stunning and simple way to elevate any celebration.
Kitchen Guide
- → Can I substitute the nuts in this board?
Yes, for a nut-free option, replace roasted almonds and cashews with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds to maintain crunch and texture.
- → What types of chocolates work best wrapped in gold foil?
Assorted truffles, pralines, coins, and bars wrapped in gold foil add a luxurious and visually striking element to the board.
- → How should I arrange the ingredients for best presentation?
Start with a base layer of foil-wrapped chocolates spaced evenly, fill gaps with dark and white chocolate pieces, then cluster fresh fruits around. Scatter nuts and honeycomb between these to create texture and visual interest.
- → Is it necessary to use edible gold leaf?
Edible gold leaf is optional but adds a glamorous touch, enhancing the festive look without altering flavors.
- → Can this board be prepared ahead of time?
You can arrange the board and cover it to chill briefly; however, add fresh mint sprigs just before serving for optimal freshness.