Description
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this delightful and visually stunning Chocolate Dessert Board, perfect for couples. Featuring a harmonious blend of melted dark and milk chocolate-coated fresh strawberries and raspberries, complemented by crunchy cookies and mixed nuts, this 20-minute no-cook treat is both indulgent and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate
- 4 oz dark chocolate
- 4 oz milk chocolate
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Additional Items
- 6 cookies (chocolate chip or biscotti)
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds and walnuts)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on a clean surface ensuring everything is washed and dried properly.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the dark and milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 1 minute, stirring intermittently until melted and smooth.
- Dip Fruit: Dip strawberries and raspberries halfway into the melted chocolate, then place them on parchment paper to cool and allow the chocolate to set.
- Arrange Board: Artfully arrange the chocolate-dipped fruit, cookies, and mixed nuts on a large cutting board or platter to create an appealing dessert board.
- Serve: Serve immediately, providing forks or utensils, or enjoy by hand for a fun and romantic experience.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and smooth melting.
- Allow chocolate-coated fruit to cool completely before serving so the chocolate hardens nicely.
- Customize with your favorite nuts or cookies to suit your preferences.
- The dessert board is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated briefly if needed; serve chilled.