Butter Board Dessert Version (Print Version)
Whipped cream cheese topped with berries, nuts, chocolate, and honey. Serve with toasted bread for sharing.
# Components:
→ Flavoured Cream Cheese
01 - 8 oz 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 loaf brioche, sliced and lightly toasted
12 - Extra honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and optional lemon zest until light and fluffy.
02 - Using a spatula, evenly spread the whipped cream cheese mixture onto a clean, large serving board or platter, creating decorative swirls.
03 - Artfully scatter the mixed fresh berries across the cream cheese layer for color and texture.
04 - Sprinkle chopped nuts, chocolate chips or shavings, granola, and optional dried rose petals evenly over the berries.
05 - Drizzle extra honey or maple syrup lightly over the toppings.
06 - Garnish with torn fresh mint leaves.
07 - Present immediately with toasted bread or brioche slices for dipping and spreading.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No baking required
- Customizable with fruits and toppings
02 -
- Contains dairy and nuts if using pistachios or almonds
- You can make it vegan using plant-based cream cheese and maple syrup
03 -
- Add orange zest or a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavour
- Try pairing with sparkling Moscato or rosé