Whipped cream cheese, berries, nuts, and sweet toppings on toasted bread—ideal for gatherings.
# 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 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 - 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 lemon zest (if using) until whipped and smooth.
02 - Using a spatula, distribute the whipped cream cheese mixture evenly over a large serving board or platter, swirling for decorative texture.
03 - Arrange the mixed berries in an attractive pattern on top of the cream cheese base.
04 - Scatter the chopped nuts, chocolate chips or shavings, granola (if using), and edible rose petals over the berries and cream cheese layer.
05 - Drizzle the board lightly with extra honey or maple syrup.
06 - Finish with torn fresh mint leaves for garnish.
07 - Present immediately with toasted baguette or brioche slices alongside for dipping and spreading.
