Galentines Brunch Berry Board (Printer-Friendly)

Colorful platter featuring fresh berries, cheeses, and chocolate-dipped strawberries perfect for a festive brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

01 - 12 large fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried
02 - 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
03 - 2 oz white chocolate, chopped (optional, for drizzling)

→ Fresh Berries

04 - 1.5 cups raspberries
05 - 1.5 cups blueberries
06 - 1.5 cups blackberries
07 - 1.5 cups sliced strawberries

→ Cheese Selection

08 - 4 oz brie cheese, sliced
09 - 4 oz goat cheese, log or slices
10 - 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced

→ Savory Accompaniments

11 - 3.5 oz prosciutto or vegetarian deli slices
12 - 3.5 oz roasted almonds
13 - 3.5 oz marcona almonds or candied pecans

→ Sweet Accompaniments

14 - 2.8 oz dark chocolate squares or truffles
15 - 0.5 cup honey or berry jam, for drizzling
16 - 12 mini croissants or brioche toasts

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh mint leaves
18 - Edible flowers (optional)

# Method:

01 - Melt semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each strawberry into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and place on a wax paper-lined tray. Melt white chocolate if using and drizzle decoratively over dipped strawberries. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until chocolate sets completely.
02 - Select a large platter or wooden board as your base. Arrange cheeses in distinct sections across the board. Fold prosciutto or vegetarian slices and position beside cheese selections. Scatter fresh berries in generous clusters throughout the board. Distribute almonds, chocolate squares, mini croissants, and sweet accompaniments in balanced sections. Position chocolate-dipped strawberries as the visual centerpiece. Fill any remaining gaps with fresh mint leaves and edible flowers for enhanced color and presentation.
03 - Present the assembled charcuterie board with honey or jam in a small serving bowl alongside a small spoon for drizzling over cheese and croissants. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and chocolate texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but takes barely half an hour, so you can actually enjoy your guests instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • Everyone finds something they love, whether they're after sweet, savory, creamy, or crunchy—no one leaves the table hungry or disappointed.
  • The chocolate-dipped strawberries are honestly addictive, and people always ask how you made them (spoiler: it's embarrassingly simple).
02 -
  • Melt chocolate carefully—rushed heat or water droplets will make it grainy and unusable, so patience and a gentle hand are worth everything here.
  • Dry your strawberries thoroughly before dipping; any moisture will make the chocolate slide right off, leaving you frustrated and wasting good fruit.
  • Assemble the board no more than 2 hours before serving so cheese stays fresh, berries hold their firmness, and everything tastes its best.
03 -
  • Chill your board or platter in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling so everything stays fresher longer and cheese doesn't start sweating.
  • Use odd numbers when clustering items—three almonds, five berries, two croissants—it looks more natural than even arrangements and feels less staged.
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