Elegant gold foil chocolates paired with fresh fruit, nuts, and crunchy accents for a festive spread.
# Components:
→ Chocolates
01 - 10.5 oz assorted gold foil-wrapped chocolates (truffles, coins, pralines, bars)
02 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate squares
03 - 3.5 oz white chocolate pieces
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup seedless green grapes
05 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
06 - 1 large pear, sliced
07 - 1 large apple, sliced
→ Nuts & Crunch
08 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
09 - 1/2 cup roasted cashews
10 - 1/2 cup honeycomb pieces or toffee shards
→ Extras
11 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
12 - 1/2 cup salted pretzels
13 - Edible gold leaf (optional, for garnish)
14 - Sprigs of fresh mint (for decoration)
# Directions:
01 - Select a large serving board or platter and arrange a base layer of gold foil-wrapped chocolates, spacing them attractively.
02 - Fill in spaces between gold chocolates with dark and white chocolate pieces evenly.
03 - Place clusters of green grapes, raspberries, sliced pear, and sliced apple around the chocolates for visual contrast.
04 - Scatter roasted almonds, roasted cashews, and honeycomb pieces between fruit and chocolates to add texture.
05 - Position dried apricots and salted pretzels in small piles to balance sweet and salty flavors.
06 - Optionally, embellish chocolates and fruit with edible gold leaf for an elegant finish.
07 - Decorate with sprigs of fresh mint for added color and freshness.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until presentation to maintain freshness.
