Galentines Brunch Berry Board (Printable Version)

A festive array of berries, cheeses, nuts, and chocolate-dipped strawberries ideal for sharing at brunch.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

01 - 12 large fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried
02 - 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
03 - 2 oz white chocolate, chopped (optional, for drizzling)

→ Fresh Berries

04 - 1.5 cups raspberries
05 - 1.5 cups blueberries
06 - 1.5 cups blackberries
07 - 1.5 cups sliced strawberries

→ Cheese Selection

08 - 4 oz brie cheese, sliced
09 - 4 oz goat cheese, log or slices
10 - 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced

→ Savory Accompaniments

11 - 3.5 oz prosciutto or vegetarian deli slices
12 - 3.5 oz roasted almonds
13 - 3.5 oz marcona almonds or candied pecans

→ Sweet Accompaniments

14 - 2.8 oz dark chocolate squares or truffles
15 - 0.5 cup honey or berry jam, for drizzling
16 - 12 mini croissants or brioche toasts

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh mint leaves
18 - Edible flowers (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Melt semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each strawberry in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place on a wax paper-lined tray. Melt white chocolate if using and drizzle over dipped strawberries. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until chocolate is set.
02 - Select a large wooden board or platter. Arrange cheese selections in distinct sections across the board. Fold prosciutto or vegetarian slices and position beside cheeses. Distribute fresh berries in generous clusters throughout the board. Add almonds, dark chocolate squares, and croissants as filling elements. Position chocolate-dipped strawberries as the focal centerpiece. Fill remaining gaps with fresh mint leaves and edible flowers for visual appeal.
03 - Present the assembled charcuterie board to guests. Provide honey or jam in a small serving bowl with a spoon for drizzling over cheese and croissants as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours fussing, but comes together in less time than a yoga class.
  • Nobody leaves your table hungry—there's something for every craving, from creamy cheese to dark chocolate to crispy almonds.
  • The chocolate-dipped strawberries are the kind of show-stopping detail that makes people remember you put in effort.
02 -
  • Pat those strawberries completely dry before dipping or the chocolate won't stick and will slide off like you're cursed—water and chocolate are enemies.
  • Don't arrange the board more than 30 minutes before people eat because berries start weeping juice and croissants go soft; assemble confidently and quickly instead.
  • If your chocolate cracks or looks dull when it sets, the bowl was too hot when you were working with it; next time, let it cool slightly before dipping.
03 -
  • Arrange everything except the berries and chocolate strawberries the night before on a board, cover it loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate—this saves your morning from becoming total chaos.
  • The secret to chocolate-dipped strawberries that look professional is using a microwave thermometer to keep the chocolate at exactly 88–90°F; it stays fluid without getting grainy or too thin.
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