Fluffy cream cheese, berries, nuts, and chocolate create a vibrant, shareable board for all occasions.
# Components:
→ Flavoured Cream Cheese
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
04 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
→ Toppings
05 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
06 - 2 tbsp chopped toasted pistachios or almonds
07 - 1 tbsp dried edible rose petals (optional)
08 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
09 - 2 tbsp granola (optional)
10 - 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
→ To Serve
11 - 1 French baguette or brioche loaf, sliced and lightly toasted
12 - Extra honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) until the mixture is smooth and airy.
02 - Using a spatula, evenly spread the flavoured cream cheese onto a clean, large serving board or platter. Create light swirls for visual texture.
03 - Distribute the mixed berries evenly over the cream cheese base.
04 - Sprinkle the cream cheese layer with chopped nuts, chocolate chips or shavings, granola, and dried rose petals as desired.
05 - Lightly drizzle extra honey or maple syrup over the entire board.
06 - Top with torn fresh mint leaves for a finishing touch.
07 - Serve at once with warm, crisp slices of baguette or brioche for dipping and spreading.
