Indian Sweets Charcuterie-Turn any celebration into a show stopper with a vibrant mithai platter board, which features the variety of Indian sweets, nuts, dips and fresh fruits. Suitable for Diwali, Raksha Bandhan or intimate gatherings, this dessert board invites guests to raze, taste and share fun with eating colored items.
Components:
6-8 varieties of Mithai :
- Kaju Katli
- Besan Ladoo
- Coconut Barfi
- Rose Coconut Ladoo
- Pistachio Sandesh
- Kalakand
- Rasgulla
- Chocolate Barfi
Roasted nuts and seeds:
- Almond
- Pistachio
- Almonds
- Cashew Nuts
- Makhana
Sides:
- 1 small bowl (sweet milk cream) or sweet dip
- 1 teaspoon edible silver leaf and dried rose petals for decoration
- Sliced strawberries ,fresh grapes, pomegranate
Assembly:
- Select a large wooden or marble board and line it with parchment paper for easy cleaning.
- Place the small bowls or ramekins evenly throughout the board for sweets - this will serve as a visual anchor.
- Adjust each dessert variety in clusters around the bowl.
- Fill the remaining platter with roasted nuts, seeds and fresh fruits to add texture and freshness.
- For a festive finish, sprinkle edible silver leaf and rose petals over sweets ..
- For the pop of the colors, add a few mint sprigs .
Tips and Tricks:
- Include a balance of soft (rasgulla), firm (cashew nuts) and crunchy (besan ladoo) sweets.
- Use white ramkins - contrasting bowls against the dark board to draw an eye.
- Keep bite sized pieces so guests can taste multiple sweets.
