Flavoured cream cheese with berries, nuts and chocolate, served on toast for a sweet, shareable treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
02 - Using a spatula, evenly spread the whipped cream cheese across a large, clean serving board or platter, creating decorative swirls for texture.
03 - Distribute the fresh mixed berries attractively over the cream cheese layer.
04 - Sprinkle chopped nuts, chocolate chips, granola, and dried rose petals over the berries for visual and textural variety.
05 - Drizzle the surface lightly with extra honey or maple syrup.
06 - Scatter torn mint leaves over the top for a fresh finish.
07 - Present immediately with toasted bread or brioche slices for dipping and spreading.
