Flavoured cream cheese spread with berries, nuts, and chocolate for a stylish, shareable sweet board.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 chocolate shavings
09 - 2 tablespoons granola (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon torn fresh mint leaves
→ To Serve
11 - 1 French baguette or loaf of brioche, sliced and lightly toasted
12 - Extra honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest if desired. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and airy.
02 - Transfer the whipped cream cheese to a large serving board or platter. Using a spatula, spread the mixture evenly with swirled patterns for visual appeal.
03 - Arrange mixed berries evenly over the cream cheese layer, ensuring a colorful distribution.
04 - Scatter chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, granola, and rose petals across the surface.
05 - Lightly drizzle extra honey or maple syrup over the assembled toppings.
06 - Top with torn fresh mint leaves for aromatic freshness.
07 - Present immediately with toasted bread or brioche slices for dipping and spreading.
