Description
This Valentine’s Day Dessert Board is a delightful and visually stunning assortment of chocolates, fresh strawberries, mini marshmallows, mixed nuts, and a luscious chocolate dip. Perfect for sharing with loved ones, this dessert board combines a variety of textures and flavors to create an indulgent treat that is simple to assemble and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Dip
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Board Ingredients
- 1 cup assorted chocolates (dark, milk, white)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (washed and hulled)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the listed ingredients and select a large wooden or marble platter suitable for arranging the dessert board.
- Melt Chocolate Dip: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the mixture is fully melted and smooth, forming a rich chocolate dip.
- Arrange on Platter: Place the chocolate dip first on the platter in a small bowl or ramekin. Then artfully arrange the assorted chocolates, fresh strawberries, mini marshmallows, and mixed nuts around the dip, filling in all gaps to create an inviting and abundant display.
- Add Garnishes: Sprinkle edible glitter or colorful sprinkles over the board for an extra festive and romantic touch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the dessert board immediately and encourage guests to enjoy the variety of flavors and textures together.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality strawberries for the best flavor and appearance.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- The chocolate dip can be kept warm by placing the bowl on a warm water bath if needed.
- Customize the nuts and chocolates based on personal preference and dietary restrictions.
- This dessert board is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the texture of the marshmallows and freshness of the fruit.
