Learn how to prepare a gorgeous açaí board yourself. It’s the perfect thing to send on any occasion.
Yes, we have seen the boards. They are popular and practically everywhere. But, that said, we can also agree that at any family gathering it’s the açaí board that gets finished first.
Refreshing, delicious, customizable and…kinda, healthy too.
All you need is a nice label and you’re ready to go. We designed these Purim labels to make it easy for you to customize and print!
So, if you are looking to bring something special to your host this Purim, or looking to prep and freeze a dessert in advance, here is a recipe we love–and all the steps involved in making that perfect açaí board.
We used this board because it’s not so expensive (think gifting), comes with a cover and looks really pretty once done.
You can also present it in a more traditional platter like this one here and your host will be left with a functional tray once done.
Start by placing all the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
If using a blender like the Vitamix, place the almond milk first. The liquids help get things moving.
It might take a while and you might need to help it along a bit by stopping and mixing.
Once smooth, it’s time to pour the açaí onto the board.
Spread evenly and freeze.
You want to wait until the açaí is firm before placing the toppings. That will ensure the fruit won’t sink into it.
Place the toppings in neat rows and return to the freezer until ready to serve.
The açaí will need about an hour to thaw before it’s scoopable.
Don’t forget the best part. The warm almond butter for drizzling!
We added a tablespoon or two of oil to thin it so that it drizzles nicely. Warming the butter up in the microwave will also ensure it drizzles easily.
Complete the look by placing the almond butter in a squirt bottle for easy, neat drizzling.
Açaí Board
Ingredients
For the açaí:
- 2 cups almond or oat milk
- 2 3.5 oz Açaí packets (we used unsweetened Sambazon brand)
- 4 tbsp honey
- 2-3 tbsp almond butter
- 1 lb bag frozen strawberries
Choose Your Favorite Toppings (all of these will freeze well):
- shredded coconut
- granola
- mini chocolate chips
- mango, diced small
- pineapple, diced small
- kiwi, diced small
- blueberries, fresh or frozen
- sliced strawberries, fresh or frozen
- pomegranate seeds
For drizzling:
- almond butter
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. If using a blender like the Vitamix, place the almond milk first, this will help with the blending process.
- Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. It might take a while and you might need to help it along a bit by stopping and mixing.
- Once smooth, it's time to pour the açaí onto the board. Spread evenly and freeze.
- You want to wait until the açaí is firm before placing the toppings. That will ensure the fruit won't sink into it. Place the toppings in neat rows and return to the freezer until ready to serve.
- Note that it takes a while for the frozen platter to thaw so that it is scoopable. You might want to remove it from the freezer about an hour before serving.
- Drizzle with almond butter. We added a tbsp or two of oil to thin the almond butter so that it drizzles nicely. Warming the butter in the microwave will also ensure it drizzles easily.
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