Flavoured cream cheese topped with berries, nuts, and chocolate, perfect for dipping with toasted bread.
# Ingredients:
→ 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 fresh mint leaves, torn
→ To Serve
11 - 1 French baguette or brioche loaf, sliced and lightly toasted
12 - Extra honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
# Instructions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest if using. Beat until smooth and airy using a hand mixer or whisk.
02 - With a spatula, evenly spread the whipped cream cheese onto a large, clean serving board or platter. Create gentle swirls for decorative texture.
03 - Scatter the mixed fresh berries over the cream cheese base in an attractive pattern.
04 - Sprinkle chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips or shavings, granola (if using), and dried edible rose petals across the board.
05 - Lightly drizzle additional honey or maple syrup over the toppings for extra sweetness.
06 - Scatter torn fresh mint leaves to brighten and finish the presentation.
07 - Present immediately with toasted baguette or brioche slices for dipping and spreading.
