An elegant board featuring gold-wrapped chocolates, fresh fruit, nuts, and sweet-salty accents ready to impress.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolates
01 - 10.5 oz assorted gold foil-wrapped chocolates (truffles, coins, pralines, bars)
02 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate squares
03 - 3.5 oz white chocolate pieces
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup seedless green grapes
05 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
06 - 1 large pear, sliced
07 - 1 large apple, sliced
→ Nuts & Crunch
08 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
09 - 1/2 cup roasted cashews
10 - 1/2 cup honeycomb pieces or toffee shards
→ Extras
11 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
12 - 1/2 cup salted pretzels
13 - Edible gold leaf (optional, for garnish)
14 - Sprigs of fresh mint (for decoration)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Select a large serving board or platter and arrange the gold foil-wrapped chocolates evenly as a base layer.
02 - Fill gaps with dark and white chocolate pieces to create visual variety.
03 - Cluster grapes, raspberries, sliced pear, and apple around the chocolates for freshness and color.
04 - Scatter roasted almonds, cashews, and honeycomb pieces throughout to add texture contrast.
05 - Place dried apricots and salted pretzels in small piles to provide sweet and salty elements.
06 - If desired, decorate chocolates and fruit with edible gold leaf for an elegant finish.
07 - Top with sprigs of fresh mint to enhance color and freshness.
08 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving.
