Save Pin A delightful, shareable dessert twist on the trendy butter board featuring whipped flavoured cream cheese, fresh berries, and sweet toppings. Perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare.
I first made a butter board dessert version for a summer dinner with friends and everyone hovered around the platter until it was gone. The mix of creamy, sweet, and fruity layers really stole the show.
Ingredients
- Flavoured Cream Cheese: 250 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened, 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, zest of 1 small lemon (optional)
- Toppings: 150 g (1 cup) mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries), 2 tbsp chopped toasted pistachios or almonds, 1 tbsp dried edible rose petals (optional), 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or shavings, 2 tbsp granola (optional), 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
- To Serve: 1 French baguette or loaf of brioche sliced and lightly toasted, extra honey or maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese:
- In a medium bowl mix cream cheese honey or maple syrup vanilla extract and lemon zest (if using) until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread mixture:
- With a spatula spread flavoured cream cheese onto a large clean serving board or platter swirling for texture.
- Add berries:
- Arrange mixed berries attractively over the cream cheese layer.
- Top and garnish:
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts chocolate chips granola (if using) and rose petals drizzle with extra honey or maple syrup and garnish with torn mint leaves.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with toasted bread or brioche for dipping and spreading.
Save Pin When my niece saw the colorful board she said it looked almost too pretty to eat. Our family loves building their own bites at the table especially with fresh fruit and chocolate shavings.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter mixing bowl hand mixer or whisk spatula bread knife
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese) nuts (if using pistachios or almonds) and gluten (if serving with regular bread) check all packaged ingredients for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving without bread: Calories 180 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 18 g Protein 4 g
Save Pin This butter board dessert is guaranteed to impress with minimal effort. Get creative with your toppings and enjoy with friends.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use other spreads instead of cream cheese?
Yes, mascarpone, ricotta, or plant-based alternatives work well for this dessert board.
- → Which bread pairs best for dipping?
Lightly toasted brioche or sliced French baguette provides the ideal texture and flavor for dipping.
- → Is it possible to make this nut-free?
Yes, simply omit nuts and choose additional toppings, such as granola or extra berries.
- → Can I prepare this ahead of time?
The cream cheese base can be mixed a few hours ahead; add toppings and bread just before serving for freshness.
- → How do I make a vegan version?
Use dairy-free cream cheese and substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly dessert board.
- → What fruits are best if berries aren’t available?
Sliced peaches, nectarines, figs, or grapes make delicious alternatives to mixed berries.