Perfect Dessert Charcuterie Board with Chocolate
A stunning and easy-to-assemble dessert charcuterie board featuring a variety of chocolates, fresh fruits, nuts, and sweet treats, perfect for entertaining and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate squares or chunks (70% cocoa recommended)
- Milk chocolate pieces
- White chocolate bark or chips
- Strawberries, halved
- Raspberries
- Seedless grapes
- Blueberries
- Roasted almonds
- Cashews
- Pistachios, shelled
- Mini marshmallows
- Caramel drizzle or caramel-filled chocolates (optional)
- Chocolate-covered pretzels
- Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread
- Honey or maple syrup
- Fresh mint leaves
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the board surface by selecting a clean, flat serving board (around 16” x 12” or larger). Optionally, line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Wash and dry all fresh fruits. Hull and halve strawberries, remove grapes from stems, and pat berries dry gently with paper towels.
- Break larger chocolate bars into bite-sized chunks. Place a mix of dark, milk, and white chocolates spaced evenly around the board. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on dark chocolate pieces.
- Spoon Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread into ramekins. Add mini marshmallows or caramel drizzle in other small bowls. Distribute these evenly on the board.
- Scatter roasted almonds, cashews, and pistachios in small piles between the chocolates and fruits. Place chocolate-covered pretzels strategically.
- Cluster berries and grapes near the chocolates, creating groups of colors and textures.
- Add fresh mint leaves here and there for garnish. Drizzle honey or maple syrup lightly over some fruits or nuts if desired.
- Place small tongs or spoons near dips and on the board for easy serving. Keep napkins handy.
Notes
Let chocolate come to room temperature before serving to enhance flavor and texture. Prep fruits and nuts up to a day ahead and store separately in airtight containers. Assemble the board shortly before serving to keep everything fresh. For nut allergies, substitute nuts with seeds or granola clusters. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to two days and bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6th
- Calories: 280320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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