Creamy cheese, berries, sweet toppings on toasted slices—festive, shareable dessert for easy entertaining.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Beat softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if desired) in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread the whipped cream cheese mixture evenly over a clean serving board or platter using a spatula, incorporating decorative swirls.
03 - Distribute mixed berries artfully atop the cream cheese layer.
04 - Scatter chopped nuts, chocolate chips or shavings, granola (if desired), and dried rose petals over berries.
05 - Drizzle additional honey or maple syrup across the top.
06 - Sprinkle torn fresh mint leaves to garnish.
07 - Present immediately with toasted baguette or brioche slices for dipping and spreading.
