Dessert Charcuterie Board (Printable)
An easy, visually striking board of fruits, sweets, dips and garnishes perfect for sharing at gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 apple, thinly sliced (tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning)
→ Sweets & Treats
06 - 1 cup assorted chocolates (dark, milk, white)
07 - 1 cup assorted cookies (shortbread, chocolate chip, macarons)
08 - 1/2 cup mini brownies or brownie bites
09 - 1/2 cup marshmallows
10 - 1/2 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
→ Dips & Spreads
11 - 1/2 cup Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread
12 - 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
13 - 1/2 cup whipped cream or vanilla yogurt
→ Garnishes (Optional)
14 - 1/4 cup candied nuts
15 - Fresh mint sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all fruits. Halve the strawberries, peel and slice the kiwis, and thinly slice the apple, tossing it with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.
02 - Arrange the prepared fruits in various sections across a large serving board or platter, distributing colors and shapes for visual appeal.
03 - Fill small bowls or ramekins with Nutella, salted caramel sauce, and whipped cream or vanilla yogurt, then place them at different points around the board.
04 - Scatter assorted chocolates, cookies, mini brownies, marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels across the board, grouping similar items together for a polished presentation.
05 - Fill any remaining gaps with candied nuts and tuck fresh mint sprigs throughout the board for pops of color and freshness.
06 - Serve immediately and encourage guests to mix, match, and dip their favorite combinations.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- There is zero cooking involved so you can pull this together while still in your slippers and messy bun.
- Every single guest finds something they love because you control what goes on the board.
02 -
- Patting the fruit dry is not optional because even a little moisture will make your chocolate pieces bloom and your cookies go soft before anyone takes a bite.
- Building the board on the surface you plan to serve it on saves you from the terrifying moment of trying to move a fully loaded platter without everything sliding.
03 -
- Odd numbers look better on a board so use three or five bowls rather than two or four.
- The single trick that makes a board look professional is varying the heights, so stack some chocolates and let others lay flat.