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 was a hit at our New Year celebration, creating an elegant centerpiece and delicious treat for guests.
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 This board brings our family together every New Years Eve as we celebrate with style and indulgence.
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 chocolate board is the perfect festive finishing touch to your New Year celebration.
Cooking Guide
- → What chocolates work best on this board?
Use assorted gold foil-wrapped chocolates like truffles, coins, pralines, and bars to add variety and elegance.
- → Can I substitute the nuts for allergies?
Yes, seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds are great alternatives for a nut-free option.
- → How should the fruit be prepared?
Fresh grapes, raspberries, and thinly sliced pear and apple are arranged in clusters for freshness and color balance.
- → Is the gold leaf safe to eat?
Edible gold leaf is safe and adds an elegant shimmer when used sparingly as a garnish.
- → What drinks pair well with this board?
Champagne or sparkling cider complement the sweet, salty, and crunchy elements beautifully.
- → How long can the board sit before serving?
Prepare up to a few hours ahead; cover and chill to keep fruit fresh until ready to present.