Galentines Brunch Berry Board (Printable)

A colorful brunch platter combining fresh berries, assorted cheeses, savory nuts, and chocolate-covered strawberries.

# What you'll need:

→ Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

01 - 12 large fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried
02 - 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
03 - 2 oz white chocolate, chopped (optional, for drizzling)

→ Fresh Berries

04 - 1.5 cups raspberries
05 - 1.5 cups blueberries
06 - 1.5 cups blackberries
07 - 1.5 cups sliced strawberries

→ Cheese Selection

08 - 4 oz brie cheese, sliced
09 - 4 oz goat cheese, log or slices
10 - 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced

→ Savory Accompaniments

11 - 3.5 oz prosciutto or vegetarian deli slices
12 - 3.5 oz roasted almonds
13 - 3.5 oz marcona almonds or candied pecans

→ Sweet Accompaniments

14 - 2.8 oz dark chocolate squares or truffles
15 - 0.5 cup honey or berry jam
16 - 1 cup mini croissants or brioche toasts (approximately 12 pieces)

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh mint leaves
18 - Edible flowers (optional)

# Method:

01 - Melt semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each strawberry into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and place on wax paper-lined tray. If using white chocolate, melt separately and drizzle decoratively over dipped strawberries. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until chocolate sets completely.
02 - Select a large wooden board or platter as your base. Arrange cheese varieties in distinct sections across the surface. Fold prosciutto or vegetarian slices and position adjacent to cheese sections. Distribute fresh berries in generous clusters throughout the board. Add almonds, dark chocolate squares, and mini croissants in strategic gaps. Position chocolate-dipped strawberries as the focal centerpiece. Fill remaining spaces with fresh mint leaves and edible flowers for visual appeal.
03 - Transfer assembled board to serving area. Provide honey or jam in a small bowl with a dedicated spoon for guests to drizzle over cheese, croissants, or berries as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everyone finds something they love on the board, so you're never stuck accommodating picky eaters.
  • It comes together in 40 minutes with zero stress and maximum visual impact.
  • Chocolate-dipped strawberries feel like you tried harder than you actually did.
02 -
  • Chocolate scorches fast in the microwave—20-second bursts are your friend, and stirring between each round prevents those seized, grainy clumps that ruin the whole thing.
  • The best boards are built in stages, not assembled all at once; cheese, berries, and nuts need time to breathe and show their colors properly.
03 -
  • Slightly warm your cheeses 10 minutes before serving—cold cheese tastes muted, but room temperature cheese sings with flavor and spreads like a dream.
  • Arrange your board on a chilled platter or board if it's warm outside; this keeps delicate items like brie and berries from sweating or softening too quickly.
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