Move over pavlova, an indulgent Elato charcuterie board is the must-have for Christmas lunch!
Designed to tempt the taste buds and provide a visual feast, the Elato Ice Cream Charcuterie Board will knock the socks off the most discerning and sophisticated guests – and delight the kids – whilst delivering a perfect Instagram photo opp for the teens.
And it’s so easy to make – you can build it with your favourite treats.
Using Elato Artisanal Ice Cream’s three flavours – Triple Vanilla, Cold Brew Decaf Café Latte, or the vegan Dark Chocolate Truffle – as the central ingredients, a bag of ice from the nearest servo, the board can be as creative or colourful as you like.
Teage Ezard, award-winning and passionate Australian Chef says the Elato Ice Cream Charcuterie Board is an inspiring concept.
“I love creativity and I love brands with style. It’s like a dance on a plate,” he says.
“Lots of movement, lots of joyfulness and plenty of the best clean-label ingredients. What a wonderful, innovative and inventive way to serve ice cream and make an impact.”
Designed by style guru Phillip Carr for Elato Ice Cream, the Elato Charcuterie Board takes literally minutes to put together and party hosts can compile their own creations days in advance and take the boards out of the freezer straight onto the table without any fuss.
Prepare all your items in advance so they’ll be ready and easy to simply lay on a bed of ice. Use a platter, board or tray with a little depth to it for the ice which looks great and of course, will help to keep the ice cream and accompaniments firm and appetising for longer.
To make the chocolate dip, combine broken chocolate pieces and coconut oil in a microwave safe cup or bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds on high, remove, and stir. Return to the microwave for 30 seconds on high, remove and stir. If not fully melted, return for 30 seconds. Dip your frozen fruit or frozen marshmallows into the melt.
Skewers are ideal for summer charcuterie boards. Fruit skewers in particular look great and allow for easy pick-up and dipping. Also, colour blocking is always effective on a charcuterie board and skewers offer a great way to colour block.
Choose a theme to please your guests – brightly coloured cake pops, snakes and frogs work a treat for kids and drunken chocolate-covered fruits for adults are sure to please.
Be sure to include fresh or frozen berries that aren’t chocolate-covered for those who want a healthier option and as a great complement to the ice cream.
Think outside the box: even salty items are a great accompaniment to ice cream. Crunchy textures work well with the softness and smoothness of ice cream. Salted pretzels, caramelised and salted nuts, chopped-up dried fruits, granola or even broken left-over biccies from the pantry are great. A simple coulis to pour on top of the ice cream is also a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare all your items in advance so they’ll be ready and easy to simply lay on a bed of ice. Use a platter, board or tray with a little depth to it for the ice which looks great and of course, will help to keep the ice cream and accompaniments firm and appetising for longer.
To make the chocolate dip, combine broken chocolate pieces and coconut oil in a microwave safe cup or bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds on high, remove, and stir. Return to the microwave for 30 seconds on high, remove and stir. If not fully melted, return for 30 seconds. Dip your frozen fruit or frozen marshmallows into the melt.
Skewers are ideal for summer charcuterie boards. Fruit skewers in particular look great and allow for easy pick-up and dipping. Also, colour blocking is always effective on a charcuterie board and skewers offer a great way to colour block.
Choose a theme to please your guests – brightly coloured cake pops, snakes and frogs work a treat for kids and drunken chocolate-covered fruits for adults are sure to please.
Be sure to include fresh or frozen berries that aren’t chocolate-covered for those who want a healthier option and as a great complement to the ice cream.
Think outside the box: even salty items are a great accompaniment to ice cream. Crunchy textures work well with the softness and smoothness of ice cream. Salted pretzels, caramelised and salted nuts, chopped-up dried fruits, granola or even broken left-over biccies from the pantry are great. A simple coulis to pour on top of the ice cream is also a crowd pleaser.
For more delicious recipes, you may visit elato.com.au.
About Elato
Not only does Elato ice cream taste exceptional, but it’s also a force for good with 50 per cent of the brand’s profits supporting food rescue non-profit organisation Oz Harvest. Its delicious flavours are sourced from social enterprises committed to sustainability, fair trade and a positive social impact as well as offering a range of “better for you” product features.
Looking for more ice cream desserts? Check out this delicious fruit mince ice cream!
The photo used is by Adrian Harrison.
