Pin 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
- Select board:
- Select a large rectangular or square serving board or platter.
- Arrange cookies:
- Arrange the sugar cookies in the shape of an envelope or letter at one end of the board.
- Pile fruits:
- Neatly pile fresh fruits in small clusters around the cookies.
- Distribute chocolates:
- Distribute the chocolates and macarons in decorative piles, alternating colors and shapes for visual appeal.
- Place pretzels & gummies:
- Place pretzels and gummy candies in small bowls or scatter in open spaces.
- Add dips & spreads:
- Add dips and spreads in ramekins or small bowls on the board.
- Garnish:
- Garnish the board with edible rose petals and a light dusting of powdered sugar for a romantic touch.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to mix and match their favorite treats.
Pin 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)
Preparation & Cooking Time
Preparation time 20 minutes, Cooking time 0 minutes, Total time 20 minutes
Yield & Diet
Yield 4 6 servings, Vegetarian
Pin It This dessert board combines visual appeal with tasty variety, perfect for special occasions.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What fresh fruits are best for this dessert board?
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and kiwi are ideal for adding vibrant color and fresh flavor to the board.
- → How can I make the chocolate arrangement more visually appealing?
Alternate dark chocolate squares, milk chocolate truffles, and chocolate-dipped strawberries in decorative piles for an attractive presentation.
- → Are there any suggested substitutions for dietary needs?
You can substitute gluten-free cookies and vegan chocolates to accommodate specific dietary preferences or allergies.
- → What dips complement the treats on this board?
Whipped cream and chocolate hazelnut spread provide smooth, rich flavors that pair well with fruits and cookies.
- → How to add a romantic touch to the dessert board?
Garnish with edible rose petals and a light dusting of powdered sugar to enhance the board's charm and elegance.
- → What tools are needed to prepare the board?
A large serving board or platter, small bowls or ramekins for dips, a paring knife for slicing fruits, and a sifter for powdered sugar are recommended.