Save 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 created a dessert board for our family game night last year. Everyone loved selecting their favorite treats, and the colorful arrangement made it the highlight of our evening. It&aposs now our go-to for every celebration!
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
- Select Your Serving Board:
- Choose a large wooden board, platter, or tray as your base.
- Prepare Dips and Spreads:
- Place bowls or ramekins on the board for dips, spreads, and loose candies.
- Arrange Baked Treats:
- Place cookies, brownie bites, and cupcakes in small groups around the board.
- Add Chocolates & Candies:
- Fill empty spaces with chocolates, candies, and themed treats.
- Display Fresh Fruits:
- Fan out strawberries, grapes, and apple slices in colorful sections for visual appeal.
- Scatter Snacks & Garnishes:
- Add popcorn, marshmallows, and festive extras to fill gaps.
- Finish with Edible Glitter:
- 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 Pin When my niece visited over the holidays, she helped decorate our dessert board, choosing her favorite sprinkles and arranging fruit. It became a sweet tradition that brings our family together every season!
Required Tools
Large serving board or tray, small bowls or ramekins for dips, spoons/tongs for serving, small plates and napkins for guests.
Allergen Information
This board may contain common allergens: wheat, milk, egg, soy, and nuts. Adapt with allergy-friendly alternatives as needed.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 15 g, Carbohydrates 50 g, Protein 4 g.
Save Pin A dessert board is a truly joyful centerpiece. Try different color themes and treats to match every celebration!
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I arrange treats for best visual impact?
Group similar items together in sections and alternate colors and textures for a visually stunning presentation.
- → Can I customize the board for specific holidays?
Absolutely! Use themed cookies, colored candies, and tailor garnishes such as sprinkles for the occasion.
- → What allergy-friendly options are possible?
Select gluten-free, vegan, or nut-free snacks and check ingredient labels to accommodate guests with allergies.
- → How far in advance can I prepare this board?
The board is best prepared just before serving, but treats can be baked and fruits prepped earlier in the day.
- → What drinks pair well with these snacks?
Hot chocolate, coffee, sparkling wine, or fruity punch all pair nicely with desserts and snacks on the board.