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. Pair with sparkling rosé, dessert wine, or herbal tea for a complete experience.
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, 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry macarons, 1/2 cup pink or red gummy candies
- Chocolates: 100 g dark chocolate squares, 100 g milk chocolate truffles, 1/2 cup chocolate-dipped strawberries
- Dips & Spreads: 1/2 cup whipped cream, 1/2 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 moments gathered around this dessert board make celebrations even sweeter and more memorable.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, Small bowls or ramekins, Paring knife, Small sifter (for powdered sugar, optional)
Category & Details
Dessert category, Easy difficulty, International cuisine, Yields 4-6 servings, Vegetarian diet
Nutritional Information
Calories 330, Total Fat 15 g, Carbohydrates 45 g, Protein 4 g per serving
Save This charming dessert board is perfect for impressing guests quickly and beautifully.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits work best for this dessert board?
Fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and sliced kiwi add vibrant colors and fresh flavors that complement the sweets and chocolates.
- → How should the board be arranged?
Arrange sugar cookies to mimic an envelope at one end, cluster fruits nearby, and alternate chocolates and macarons in decorative piles to create visual appeal.
- → Can I substitute any ingredients for dietary needs?
Yes, you can use gluten-free cookies or vegan chocolates to accommodate dietary restrictions without losing the board's charm.
- → What dips pair well with the treats?
Whipped cream and chocolate hazelnut spread add creamy richness that enhances the flavors of the fruits and sweets.
- → How to add a romantic touch to the presentation?
Garnish with edible rose petals and sprinkle powdered sugar lightly over the board for an elegant and romantic feel.