Save to Pinterest A festive visually stunning arrangement of sweet treats and themed snacks perfect for holidays or game nights. This customizable dessert board brings together a variety of flavors textures and colors for a memorable sharing experience.
I created my first dessert board for a family movie night and everyone loved sampling the different treats. It quickly became our favorite party platter for gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cookies & Baked Treats: 12 holiday or themed sugar cookies 8 brownie bites or mini cupcakes 12 chocolate-dipped pretzel rods
- Chocolates & Candies: 1 cup assorted chocolates (truffles wrapped candies) 1 cup holiday or team-colored M&Ms or similar candy-coated chocolates
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup strawberries halved 1 cup seedless grapes 1 cup apple slices (tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning)
- Dips & Spreads: 1 cup chocolate fondue or hazelnut spread 1 cup marshmallow fluff or vanilla yogurt dip
- Themed Snacks & Extras: 1 cup popcorn (drizzled with white chocolate or colored sprinkles) 1 cup mini marshmallows ½ cup festive sprinkles or edible glitter (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Board:
- Choose a large wooden board platter or tray as your base.
- Add Bowls for Dips:
- Place bowls or ramekins on the board for dips spreads and loose candies.
- Arrange Baked Treats:
- Arrange cookies brownie bites and cupcakes in small groups around the board.
- Fill with Chocolates & Candies:
- Fill empty spaces with chocolates candies and themed treats.
- Fan Out Fruits:
- Fan out fresh fruits in colorful sections for visual appeal.
- Add Extras:
- Add popcorn marshmallows and extra garnishes to fill any gaps.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle edible glitter or festive sprinkles over the board for a finishing touch.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately providing small tongs spoons and napkins for guests.
Save to Pinterest Our kids love helping assemble these boards choosing their favorite treats and placing them just right. It's a fun way to get everyone involved in party prep.
Required Tools
Large serving board or tray small bowls or ramekins spoons tongs for serving small plates and napkins.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat milk egg soy and possibly nuts depending on treats chosen. Always check ingredient labels if unsure and adapt using allergy-friendly alternatives.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 350 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 50 g Protein 4 g
Save to Pinterest Finish your dessert board with playful sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive touch. Serve immediately for the freshest flavors and texture.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How can I make the board fit different celebrations?
Switch colors, shapes, and toppings for holidays, birthdays, or sporting events using themed sprinkles and candies.
- → What fruits work best on dessert boards?
Choose sturdy, colorful fruits like strawberries, grapes, and apple slices tossed with lemon juice to keep them fresh.
- → Can I offer allergy-friendly options?
Include gluten-free, vegan, or nut-free treats, and always check ingredient labels to accommodate allergies.
- → Which dips pair well with sweet snacks?
Chocolate fondue, hazelnut spread, marshmallow fluff, and vanilla yogurt dips complement baked treats and fruits beautifully.
- → How do I serve dessert boards for a crowd?
Provide small serving tools like tongs and spoons, plus plates and napkins to keep sharing easy and sanitary.
- → What drinks are best for pairing?
Hot chocolate, coffee, spiced cider, or sparkling wine all enhance the flavors and festive feel of dessert boards.