Pin it A delightful, shareable dessert twist on the trendy butter board featuring whipped flavoured cream cheese fresh berries and sweet toppings & perfect for gatherings.
I first made this dessert butter board for a family celebration and it quickly became the highlight of the evening. Everyone enjoyed mixing and matching the toppings.
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Ingredients
- Flavoured Cream Cheese: 250 g (8 oz) cream cheese softened 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup 1 tsp pure vanilla extract zest of 1 small lemon (optional)
- Toppings: 150 g (1 cup) mixed fresh berries (strawberries blueberries raspberries blackberries) 2 tbsp chopped toasted pistachios or almonds 1 tbsp dried edible rose petals (optional) 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or shavings 2 tbsp granola (optional) 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves torn
- To Serve: 1 French baguette or loaf of brioche sliced and lightly toasted extra honey or maple syrup for drizzling
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Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese:
- In a medium bowl beat the softened cream cheese honey or maple syrup vanilla extract and lemon zest (if using) until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread on Board:
- Using a spatula spread the flavoured cream cheese evenly onto a clean large serving board or platter swirling for texture.
- Add Berries:
- Arrange the mixed berries attractively over the cream cheese layer.
- Add Toppings:
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts chocolate chips granola (if using) and dried rose petals.
- Drizzle Sweetener:
- Drizzle lightly with extra honey or maple syrup.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with torn mint leaves.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with toasted bread slices or brioche for dipping and spreading.
Pin it Sharing this butter board dessert with my family made it feel celebratory and interactive. Everyone loved building their own flavour combinations.
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Required Tools
Large serving board or platter mixing bowl hand mixer or whisk spatula bread knife
Allergen Information
Contains cream cheese (dairy) pistachios or almonds (nuts in toppings if chosen) and gluten if using regular bread – check packages for cross-contamination risk.
Nutritional Information
Per serving without bread: Calories 180 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 18 g Protein 4 g
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This dessert butter board adds a playful sweet finish to any gathering inviting guests to mix and match their favourite toppings.