Galentines Brunch Berry Board (Printable)

A festive brunch platter with fresh berries, cheeses, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and sweet-savory bites.

# What You 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

→ 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 - 12 mini croissants or brioche toasts

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh mint leaves
18 - Edible flowers

# Directions:

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, then place on a wax paper-lined tray. Melt white chocolate separately and drizzle decoratively over the dipped strawberries. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until chocolate is completely set.
02 - Select a large wooden board or platter as your base. Arrange cheese varieties in distinct sections across the board, leaving space between groups. Fold prosciutto or vegetarian slices and position adjacent to cheese. Distribute berries in generous clusters throughout the board, creating visual balance. Add almonds, chocolate squares, and croissants in strategic locations. Position chocolate-dipped strawberries as the focal point centerpiece. Fill remaining gaps with fresh mint leaves and edible flowers for color contrast.
03 - Transfer the assembled board to the serving table. Place honey or berry jam in a small serving bowl with a spreader or small spoon for guests to drizzle over cheese or croissants as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely showstopping but comes together in under an hour, no cooking skills required.
  • Everyone finds something they love, so you're not stressed about dietary preferences or picky eaters.
  • The chocolate-dipped strawberries feel fancy and homemade in a way that makes people actually impressed.
  • You can prep most of it the night before and just arrange on the morning of, which is basically a gift to yourself.
02 -
  • Chocolate seizes (becomes grainy and unusable) the moment water touches it, so dry your strawberries completely and use a completely dry bowl—learned this the painful way by ruining an entire batch ten minutes before guests arrived.
  • Arranging everything the night before except the berries and mint saves you from morning chaos, but leaving some elements for day-of keeps textures right and colors bright.
  • If your board feels empty, it's not full enough—people eat around fear of taking the last of something, so abundance gives permission to actually enjoy it.
03 -
  • Chocolate-dipped strawberries look more professional and stay fresher if you let them set in the fridge before arranging—they become less fragile and won't sweat on a warm board.
  • The secret nobody talks about is that charcuterie boards photograph best in natural light and actually taste better when guests have time to linger, so serve it somewhere people want to stay and slow down.
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