Save A delightful, shareable dessert twist on the trendy butter board, featuring whipped flavoured cream cheese, fresh berries, and sweet toppings for gatherings.
I first tried this butter board dessert at a family brunch, and everyone was excited by the interactive style and the burst of flavors from the creamy base and fresh berries.
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
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread Base:
- Using a spatula, spread the flavoured cream cheese evenly onto a clean, large serving board or platter, swirling for texture.
- Add Fruit:
- Arrange the mixed berries attractively over the cream cheese layer.
- Toppings:
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts, chocolate chips, granola, and dried rose petals.
- Drizzle:
- 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.
Save This butter board dessert has become a staple at our summer family gatherings, as everyone loves picking their own toppings and creating fun combinations.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, mixing bowl, hand mixer or whisk, spatula, bread knife.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese), nuts (if using pistachios or almonds), gluten (with regular bread).
Nutritional Information
Per serving (without bread): Calories: 180, Total Fat: 10 g, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Protein: 4 g.
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