Irresistible Galentine’s Frosted Berry Bagel Board
A vibrant and easy-to-assemble bagel board featuring frosted cream cheese and fresh berries, perfect for a festive Galentine’s brunch or any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh bagels (plain, everything, or cinnamon raisin)
- 8 ounces (227 grams) full-fat softened cream cheese
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 cup (150 grams) sliced strawberries
- 1 cup (150 grams) blueberries
- 1 cup (150 grams) raspberries
- 1 cup (150 grams) blackberries
- Honey or maple syrup (optional, for drizzling)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes using an electric mixer or 5 minutes by hand. Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest if desired.
- Wash and Dry the Berries: Rinse strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries under cold water. Gently pat dry with paper towels.
- Slice the Bagels: Cut 6 fresh bagels into halves horizontally. Toast lightly if preferred.
- Assemble the Bagel Board: Arrange bagel halves on a serving board or platter in a circular or rectangular pattern.
- Frost the Bagels: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over each bagel half using a spreading knife or offset spatula.
- Top with Berries: Pile the mixed berries artistically on top of each frosted bagel half.
- Final Touches: Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the berries if desired and scatter fresh mint leaves around the board.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy fresh. If needed, refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for easy frosting. Dry berries well to avoid soggy bagels. Assemble no more than 1 hour before serving to keep freshness. Toast bagels lightly for added texture if desired. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute cream cheese and bagels accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half with to
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 1015
- Fat: 812
- Carbohydrates: 4045
- Fiber: 35
- Protein: 810
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