A charming board featuring sweets, fresh fruits, and decadent treats ideal for sharing on special occasions.
# What You Need:
→ Sweets & Chocolates
01 - 3.5 oz chocolate-covered strawberries
02 - 1.75 oz assorted heart-shaped chocolates
03 - 1.75 oz pink and red macarons
04 - 2.1 oz strawberry or raspberry truffles
05 - 1.75 oz chocolate-dipped pretzels
→ Fresh Fruits
06 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
07 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
08 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
09 - ½ cup red grapes, halved
→ Biscuits & Pastries
10 - 2.1 oz butter cookies, preferably heart-shaped
11 - 2.1 oz mini vanilla or red velvet cupcakes
→ Cheeses (optional, for sweet-salty balance)
12 - 2.1 oz brie cheese, cut into heart shapes
13 - 2.1 oz creamy goat cheese, rolled in pink peppercorns or cranberries
→ Extras
14 - ¼ cup honey or chocolate sauce, for drizzling or dipping
15 - Edible flowers, for garnish
16 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry all fresh fruits thoroughly to ensure cleanliness and freshness.
02 - Place the cheeses, if using, in the center or at focal points on the serving board for balance.
03 - Group chocolate-covered strawberries, macarons, truffles, and assorted chocolates in small clusters around the cheeses.
04 - Distribute fresh strawberries, raspberries, pomegranate seeds, and red grapes evenly to add color and variety.
05 - Place butter cookies and mini cupcakes in open spaces, varying shapes and sizes for visual interest.
06 - Pour honey or chocolate sauce into a small bowl and position it on the board for dipping.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves, then serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.