Name: Chocolate Dessert Board
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup dark chocolate squares or bars (broken into pieces); 1 cup milk chocolate squares or bars; 1 cup white chocolate squares or bars; ½ cup chocolate truffles; ½ cup chocolate-covered almonds (or peanuts); ½ cup chocolate-covered pretzels; ½ cup chocolate caramels or toffee; ½ cup chocolate chip cookies (mini or regular); ½ cup brownie bites (cut into small squares); ½ cup chocolate wafers or biscotti; ½ cup chocolate ganache or hot fudge sauce; ½ cup Nutella or hazelnut spread; ½ cup caramel sauce; ½ cup fresh strawberries; ½ cup fresh raspberries; ½ cup fresh blackberries; ½ cup fresh apple slices; ½ cup dried apricots (or dried bananas); ¼ cup marshmallows (mini or large); Crushed nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans); Shredded coconut; Powdered sugar for dusting

Description

This Chocolate Dessert Board is a stunning and indulgent way to serve a variety of chocolates, fruits, cookies, and dips for any occasion! Whether for a date night, holiday party, or special gathering, this board is customizable, beautiful, and full of delicious treats.

Ingredients

Units Scale

Chocolate & Sweets:

1 cup dark chocolate squares or bars (broken into pieces)
1 cup milk chocolate squares or bars
1 cup white chocolate squares or bars
1/2 cup chocolate truffles
1/2 cup chocolate-covered almonds (or peanuts)
1/2 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
1/2 cup chocolate caramels or toffee
1/2 cup chocolate chip cookies (mini or regular)
1/2 cup brownie bites (cut into small squares)
1/2 cup chocolate wafers or biscotti

Dipping Sauces:

1/2 cup chocolate ganache or hot fudge sauce
1/2 cup Nutella or hazelnut spread
1/2 cup caramel sauce

Fruits & Extras:

1/2 cup fresh strawberries
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh blackberries
1/2 cup fresh apple slices
1/2 cup dried apricots (or dried bananas)
1/4 cup marshmallows (mini or large)

Garnishes (Optional):

Crushed nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans)
Shredded coconut
Powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Step 1: Select Your Board

Choose a large wooden board, marble slab, or serving platter.

Step 2: Arrange the Chocolate & Sweets

Place chocolate bars, truffles, and chocolate-covered treats in small clusters around the board.

Step 3: Add the Dipping Sauces

Pour chocolate ganache, Nutella, and caramel sauce into small bowls and place them on the board.

Step 4: Arrange Fruits & Extras

Fill in empty spaces with fresh fruits, dried fruits, marshmallows, and cookies.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle crushed nuts or powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Make It Fancy: Add edible gold flakes or chocolate curls for an elegant look.
Pairing Idea: Serve with wine, coffee, or hot cocoa for a complete dessert experience.
Make Ahead: Assemble up to 4 hours in advance, keeping fruit separate until serving.
Dairy-Free/Vegan Option: Use dairy-free chocolate, dark chocolate hummus, and plant-based cookies.