Save 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 to 10 heart-shaped sugar cookies, 1 cup white chocolate-covered pretzels, 1½ 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.
Save Family and friends enjoy mixing and matching their favorite treats on this delightful dessert board, creating joyful moments together.
Notes
Personalize with your favorite candies mini cupcakes or chocolate bark. Substitute gluten-free cookies or vegan chocolates as needed.
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. Always check ingredient labels to confirm allergen content.
Save Arrange and serve immediately to keep treats fresh and visually appealing.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits work best for this dessert board?
Fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and sliced kiwi provide vibrant color and contrasting flavors that complement the sweet treats.
- → How can I arrange the board aesthetically?
Arrange heart-shaped cookies to mimic an envelope and cluster fruits and chocolates in alternating colors and shapes for visual appeal.
- → Are there suitable dips included?
Whipped cream and chocolate hazelnut spread add creamy and rich textures that pair well with the fruits and sweets.
- → Can I customize the board for dietary needs?
Yes, consider gluten-free cookies or vegan chocolates to accommodate dietary preferences while maintaining balance.
- → How should I garnish for a romantic touch?
Use edible rose petals and a light dusting of powdered sugar to enhance the board's visual and thematic appeal.