Pin 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 first made this dessert board for a family party and everyone loved picking their favorites. The rainbow of treats made our table look extra joyful and encouraged lots of sharing.
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, 1/2 cup festive sprinkles or edible glitter (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Board:
- Choose a large wooden board, platter, or tray as your base.
- Set Bowls:
- 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.
- Add Chocolates and Candies:
- Fill empty spaces with chocolates, candies, and themed treats.
- Place Fruits:
- Fan out fresh fruits in colorful sections for visual appeal.
- Fill with Extras:
- Add popcorn, marshmallows, and extra garnishes to fill any gaps.
- Finish with Sprinkles:
- Sprinkle edible glitter or festive sprinkles over the board for a finishing touch.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, providing small tongs, spoons, and napkins for guests.
Pin This has become a new tradition for our family game nights. Everyone gets excited when the dessert board appears, and kids love helping set up their favorite snacks.
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 for allergens if unsure and adapt with allergy-friendly alternatives as needed.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 350, Total Fat: 15 g, Carbohydrates: 50 g, Protein: 4 g
Pin A dessert board is easy to assemble and endlessly customizable. Make it your own with themed picks and plenty of variety for guests to enjoy.
Recipe Q&A
- → What are popular treats to include?
Cookies, brownie bites, chocolate-dipped pretzels, truffles, and marshmallows are excellent choices.
- → How can I customize for different occasions?
Choose cookies and candies in seasonal shapes or team colors, and add themed sprinkles or edible glitter.
- → Can I make this vegetarian or allergy-friendly?
Substitute with vegan or gluten-free treats and always check for allergens in candies or dips.
- → What fruits work best?
Strawberries, grapes, and apple slices add freshness and color. Try citrus segments or berries for variety.
- → How do I keep fruit fresh on the board?
Toss apple slices in lemon juice and assemble just before serving to maintain freshness and appearance.
- → Any tips for arranging the board?
Group similar items together, use small bowls for dips, and fill empty spots with colorful candies or fruit.