Pin 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
- Step 1:
- Select a large rectangular or square serving board or platter.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the sugar cookies in the shape of an envelope or letter at one end of the board.
- Step 3:
- Neatly pile fresh fruits in small clusters around the cookies.
- Step 4:
- Distribute the chocolates and macarons in decorative piles, alternating colors and shapes for visual appeal.
- Step 5:
- Place pretzels and gummy candies in small bowls or scatter in open spaces.
- Step 6:
- Add dips and spreads in ramekins or small bowls on the board.
- Step 7:
- Garnish the board with edible rose petals and a light dusting of powdered sugar for a romantic touch.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to mix and match their favorite treats.
Pin Enjoy this dessert board as a delightful centerpiece perfect for family gatherings and romantic moments.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, Small bowls or ramekins, Paring knife, Small sifter (for powdered sugar optional)
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (cookies some macarons pretzels) dairy (chocolates whipped cream) eggs (macarons cookies) and nuts (chocolate hazelnut spread possible in chocolates).
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 330 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 45 g Protein 4 g
Pin This dessert board is an easy and stunning way to impress guests with minimal effort.
Recipe Questions
- → What fruits work best on this dessert board?
Fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and kiwi provide vibrant colors and a balance of sweet and tart flavors ideal for this spread.
- → How can I keep the chocolates from melting?
Keep the dessert board in a cool area and assemble close to serving time to maintain the shape and texture of the chocolates.
- → Are there any suggested substitutions for dietary needs?
You can substitute gluten-free cookies and vegan chocolates to accommodate dietary preferences or allergies.
- → What dipping options complement this spread?
Whipped cream and chocolate hazelnut spread add creamy textures that pair well with the fruits and sweet treats on the board.
- → How to arrange the items for best presentation?
Arrange cookies in a letter shape on one side, cluster fruits and chocolates decoratively, and place dips in small bowls scattered around for easy access.