Fluffy cream cheese, fresh berries, sweet toppings served on toasted bread for a festive sharing 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 chocolate shavings
09 - 2 tablespoons granola (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, torn
→ To Serve
11 - 1 French baguette or loaf of brioche, sliced and lightly toasted
12 - Extra honey or maple syrup, for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth and fluffy.
02 - Using a spatula, evenly spread the whipped cream cheese onto a large, clean serving board or platter. Swirl for decorative texture.
03 - Neatly scatter the mixed fresh berries over the cream cheese layer.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped toasted nuts, mini chocolate chips or shavings, granola (if using), and dried rose petals.
05 - Drizzle lightly with extra honey or maple syrup for added sweetness.
06 - Add torn mint leaves as a fresh garnish.
07 - Serve immediately with toasted slices of baguette or brioche for dipping and spreading.
