Whipped cream cheese, berries, nuts, brioche, and sweet toppings make a beautiful, shareable treat.
# Components:
→ Flavored 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 of brioche, sliced and lightly toasted
12 - Honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and fluffy.
02 - Using a spatula, evenly spread the whipped cream cheese onto a clean, large serving board or platter, creating swirls for an attractive texture.
03 - Arrange mixed fresh berries evenly across the cream cheese layer.
04 - Scatter chopped nuts, chocolate chips or shavings, granola (if desired), and dried rose petals over the berries and cream cheese.
05 - Lightly drizzle additional honey or maple syrup over the entire board.
06 - Garnish with torn fresh mint leaves and serve immediately with toasted bread slices or brioche for spreading and dipping.
