Flavoured cream cheese topped with berries, nuts, chocolate, and mint served with toasted bread.
# What You Need:
→ 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 loaf French baguette or brioche, sliced and lightly toasted
12 - Extra honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth and fluffy.
02 - Using a spatula, spread the flavoured cream cheese evenly onto a clean, large serving board or platter, swirling to create texture.
03 - Scatter mixed fresh berries attractively over the cream cheese layer.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped pistachios or almonds, mini chocolate chips, granola (if using), and dried rose petals.
05 - Drizzle lightly with extra honey or maple syrup, and garnish with torn mint leaves.
06 - Serve immediately with toasted bread slices or brioche for dipping and spreading.
