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 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)
Nutritional Information
Calories: 330, Total Fat: 15 g, Carbohydrates: 45 g, Protein: 4 g
Additional Tips
Substitute gluten-free cookies or vegan chocolates as needed.
Pin This dessert board is perfect for celebrations and intimate gatherings. Enjoy mixing and matching your favorite treats.
Recipe Q&A
- → What fruits are included on the board?
Fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and sliced kiwi are arranged for vibrant color and flavor balance.
- → Are there options for dietary restrictions?
You can substitute gluten-free cookies and vegan chocolates to accommodate various dietary needs.
- → How should the treats be arranged?
Cookies placed as an envelope shape, fruits clustered nearby, chocolates and macarons alternated for visual appeal, with dips and candies filling remaining spaces.
- → What dips complement the board?
Whipped cream and chocolate hazelnut spread provide creamy textures to balance the sweetness and fruit acidity.
- → Can this board be served immediately?
Yes, it’s designed for quick assembly and best enjoyed fresh to keep fruits vibrant and treats crisp.