Save to Pins A festive, elegant dessert board inspired by the tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight for luck. This vibrant platter combines fresh grapes with sweet treats, cheeses, and crunchy accompaniments for a delightful end to your New Years celebration.
This dessert board is a family favorite during holiday celebrations. I love how it brings everyone together with the tradition of 12 grapes for luck.
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Ingredients
- Fruit: 96 seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed about 12 per person), 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries), 1 orange thinly sliced
- Cheeses: 200 g brie cheese, 150 g manchego cheese, 150 g blue cheese
- Sweet Treats: 150 g dark chocolate squares or truffles, 12 almond cookies or biscotti, 1/2 cup candied nuts (almonds or pecans), 1/2 cup honey or fruit preserves
- Crackers & Bread: 1 baguette sliced, 1 box assorted crackers
- Garnishes: Fresh mint sprigs, Edible flowers (optional)
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and dry the grapes and berries thoroughly. Slice the orange into thin rounds.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the grapes in small clusters or piles of 12, to represent each month of the New Year, across the board.
- Step 3:
- Add the cheeses, spacing them around the board for visual appeal.
- Step 4:
- Fill in gaps with berries, orange slices, chocolate, cookies, and candied nuts.
- Step 5:
- Place honey or preserves in a small bowl with a spoon.
- Step 6:
- Add baguette slices and crackers in stacks or fans around the edges.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and edible flowers if using.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to select their 12 grapes of fortune and enjoy the assortment.
Save to Pins This board has become a highlight of our New Years celebrations, sparking joy and conversation around the table as everyone picks their grapes for luck.
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Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, Small bowls for honey/preserves, Serving knives for cheese, Spoons for honey/preserves, Small tongs or forks (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese), nuts (candied nuts almond cookies), gluten (bread cookies crackers), and possible traces of soy (chocolate). Double-check all labels for allergens and cross-contamination if serving guests with sensitivities.
Nutritional Information
Calories 350, Total Fat 18 g, Carbohydrates 38 g, Protein 8 g per serving (estimate)
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This dessert board will impress guests with its vibrant colors and thoughtful assembly making your celebration extra special.
Questions & Answers
- → What grapes are best for this dessert board?
Seedless grapes, whether red, green, or mixed, work well to create clusters and ensure easy eating.
- → Can the cheeses be substituted?
Yes, you can swap cheeses to suit preferences, including plant-based options for vegan guests.
- → How should the platter be arranged?
Place grapes in clusters of twelve around the board, then add cheeses, berries, orange slices, and sweet treats in alternating sections for visual appeal.
- → What sweet treats complement the grapes and cheeses?
Dark chocolate squares, almond cookies, and candied nuts add contrasting flavors and textures that enhance the board.
- → Are there any allergen considerations?
This board contains dairy, nuts, and gluten; always check ingredient labels and notify guests accordingly.
- → What beverages pair well with this board?
Sparkling wine or a non-alcoholic bubbly are excellent choices to complement the varied flavors.
