Cream cheese and berries swirl with nuts, chocolate, and mint for a fun, shareable sweet treat.
# Components:
→ Flavoured Cream Cheese
01 - 8 ounces 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 - Extra honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) until the mixture is smooth and airy.
02 - Use a spatula to evenly spread the flavoured cream cheese onto a clean, large serving board or platter, creating decorative swirls for visual appeal.
03 - Distribute the mixed berries attractively over the cream cheese layer, ensuring even coverage.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped nuts, chocolate chips or shavings, granola (if desired), and dried rose petals.
05 - Lightly drizzle extra honey or maple syrup across the surface.
06 - Scatter torn fresh mint leaves over the toppings to add fragrance and color.
07 - Present immediately with toasted bread slices or brioche, allowing guests to dip and spread.
