New Years Gold Foil Chocolate

A dazzling, festive chocolate board featuring an assortment of gold foil-wrapped chocolates, fresh fruit, and elegant accompaniments perfect for ringing in the New Year.

I love serving this chocolate board at New Year gatherings because it brings elegance with minimal effort and everyone enjoys customizing their own bites.

Ingredients

• Chocolates: 300 g assorted gold foil-wrapped chocolates (truffles, coins, pralines, bars), 100 g dark chocolate squares, 100 g white chocolate pieces
• Fruits: 1 cup seedless green grapes, 1 cup fresh raspberries, 1 large pear sliced, 1 large apple sliced
• Nuts & Crunch: 1/2 cup roasted almonds, 1/2 cup roasted cashews, 1/2 cup honeycomb pieces or toffee shards
• Extras: 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup salted pretzels, edible gold leaf (optional for garnish), sprigs of fresh mint (for decoration)

Instructions

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Step 1:

Choose a large serving board or platter and arrange a base layer of gold foil-wrapped chocolates spacing them attractively.

Step 2:

Fill in spaces with dark and white chocolate pieces.

Step 3:

Arrange grapes raspberries pear and apple slices in clusters around the chocolates.

Step 4:

Scatter roasted nuts and honeycomb pieces between the fruit and chocolates for texture.

Step 5:

Add dried apricots and salted pretzels in small piles for sweet and salty contrast.

Step 6:

If desired accent chocolates and fruit with edible gold leaf for extra glamour.

Step 7:

Finish with sprigs of fresh mint for color and freshness.

Step 8:

Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to present.

Organize kitchen cleaning supplies and cooking essentials on the wall to keep prep areas tidy and accessible.

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Organize kitchen cleaning supplies and cooking essentials on the wall to keep prep areas tidy and accessible.

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This board always sparks joy at my family parties especially when my kids help arrange the chocolates and fruits making it a shared experience.

Required Tools

Large serving board or platter small serving tongs or cocktail picks paring knife (for slicing fruit)

Allergen Information

Contains nuts milk soy (from chocolates) and gluten (in pretzels). Some chocolates may contain traces of peanuts or other allergens always check labels.

Nutritional Information

Calories 320 Total Fat 17 g Carbohydrates 39 g Protein 4 g per serving.

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This chocolate board is the perfect finishing touch for a New Year celebration easy to assemble and absolutely delightful.

Recipe FAQs

→ What chocolates work best for this board?

Assorted gold foil-wrapped chocolates such as truffles, coins, pralines, and bars offer variety and visual appeal. Dark and white chocolate pieces add richness and contrast.

→ Can nuts be replaced for allergen concerns?

Yes, swap roasted almonds and cashews with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds for a nut-free version without sacrificing texture.

→ How should the fruits be prepared?

Use fresh seedless grapes and raspberries, and slice firm fruits such as pears and apples thinly to create clusters that complement the chocolates.

→ What enhances the presentation of the board?

Edible gold leaf adds glamour, while sprigs of fresh mint contribute color and freshness, making the board visually striking.

→ How to serve and store the chocolate board?

Serve immediately for best freshness and texture, or cover and chill briefly before presenting to keep fruits and chocolates at their optimal state.