Fluffy cream cheese, berries, nuts, and chocolate served with toasted bread for a festive dessert board.
# What You Need:
→ Flavoured Cream Cheese
01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - Zest of 1 small lemon, optional
→ Toppings
05 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pistachios or almonds
07 - 1 tablespoon dried edible rose petals, optional
08 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
09 - 2 tablespoons granola, optional
10 - 1 tablespoon 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 bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth and fluffy.
02 - Using a spatula, spread the whipped cream cheese evenly onto a large, clean serving board or platter, creating swirls for visual texture.
03 - Artfully scatter the mixed berries over the cream cheese layer.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips or shavings, granola (if desired), and dried rose petals.
05 - Lightly drizzle extra honey or maple syrup over the board.
06 - Dot with torn mint leaves for freshness.
07 - Present immediately with the toasted bread slices or brioche for dipping and spreading.
