How to Make A Simple Dessert Charcuterie Board (2024)

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What to Put on a Dessert Charcuterie Board

The sky is the limit regarding what you can put on adessert charcuterie board. However, deciding what to add to your board can take time and effort. To help you, I’ve listed some of my favorite items:

Candy

Candy is a good choice for a dessert platter because it’s colorful, flavorful, and easy store-bought treats. Here are some ideas:

• Chocolate bars
• Gummy bears or gummy worms
• Mini candy bars
• Fluffy marshmallows
• Chocolate truffles
• Peanut butter cups

Cookies

Who doesn’t love cookies? They’re a good choice for a dessert platter because they’re sweet, crunchy, and easy to eat. They also come in different sizes and shapes to go with the platter. Here are some ideas:

• Sugar Cookies
• Meringue Cookies
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Wafer Cookies
• Spritz Cookies
• Rice Krispie treats

Popcorn and Pretzels

Popcorn is an excellent addition to a dessert board because it’s a light, crunchy, and salty snack. We also love to add pretzels to the board for dipping. Here are some suggestions:

• Chocolate-covered pretzels
• Yogurt-covered pretzels
• Candy-coated popcorn

Chocolate Covered Fruit

Chocolate-covered strawberries or fruit is a healthier option that satisfies your sweet tooth. The chocolate helps balance the sweetness of the fruit, and it’s a great way to get your daily dose of antioxidants! Here are some options:

• Dark chocolate cherries
• Chocolate-covered strawberries
• Milk chocolate-filled raspberries

Fresh Fruit

Fruit is an excellent addition to a dessert charcuterie board because it adds color, flavor, and texture. The sweetness of the fruit pairs well with the sweetness of the dessert and helps balance the richness. Plus, it’s a healthy option for your guests! Here are some suggestions:

• Grapes
• Fresh Berries
• Apple slices, Pears, and Orange slices

Dried Fruit, Candied Fruit, and Dehydrated Fruit

All of these lookbeautiful on a platter. Candied fruit can be found in the snack aisles of your local grocery store. We love the different textures and flavors these fruits bring to a platter.

• Candied oranges
• Candied pineapple
• Dehydrated strawberries
• Dried orange slices

Dips

If you want to elevate your dessert charcuterie board, add dessert dips! Nutella and caramel are always a hit, but you can use any dip.

• Marshmallow Dip –A fluffy, sweet dip perfect for dipping fruit, cookies, or pretzels. This is our tried-and-true recipe, and we always make it! It works perfectly, and it’s great for desserts.
• Caramel Sauce—This rich, creamy caramel sauce is perfect for dipping apples, pears, or graham crackers.
• Chocolate Ganache—This rich chocolate dipis perfect for dipping strawberries, graham crackers, or pretzels.

Cheese

There are a few reasons why cheese is a great addition to a dessert charcuterie board.

• First, it adds another layer of flavor and texture.
• Second, it helps to balance out the sweetness of the dessert.
• Third, it gives your guests something to nibble on in between all the sweets.

More Themed Dessert Board Ideas

When planning a party, my first advice is to pick a theme. Nothing is better than having a theme to play off of when preparing food, drinks, and decor! It just makes everything so much fun.

So, when it comes to dessert platters, I love making themed boards for holidays or specific celebrations. There are endless possibilities for boards and platters.

Thanksgiving Desserts Platter—Inspired by fall, this platter is filled with chocolate-covered turkeys, fruit, and beautiful fall treats. Serve it with a stunningThanksgiving appetizer platter.

Easter Dessert Platter– We lay down on this platter with an edible straw before adding all the incredible spring candy and Easter bunnies!

Valentine’s Day:Make a romantic board with pink and red candy, chocolate-shaped hearts, and cookies!

Halloween Dessert Platter– This dessert platter has all the best Halloween candy, cookies, and fruit! Fill it with spooky items, like gummy brains and Halloween jello shots. Keep the colors green, orange, purple, and black to match the theme. Serve it with ourHalloween cheese platter.

Serving Recommendations

A dessert charcuterie board is perfect for any occasion or small gathering. I especially like making it for the holiday season! They’re great for:

• Birthdays– Include mini cupcakes,funfetti brownies, and lots of sprinkles on this platter!
• Baby Showersand Bridal Showers—Do something fun, like a baby or bridal shower color theme.
• Movie Night-Serve the best “movie candy” with delicious popcorn.

Serve it withsnacks and appetizersso your guests have something to nibble on between the sweets. A fruit and cheese platter is a great choice.

This is the easiest dessert you’ll ever make, and your guests will love it. So next time you’re looking for a dessert that will impress, try making a dessert charcuterie board!

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How much candy and desserts do I need per person?

This will depend on how many people you serve and what else you’re serving.
As a general rule, I recommend:
For a small group (under 12 people), I recommend one to two cups of candy and dessert per person.
For a larger group (over 12 people), I recommend one cup of candy and dessert per person.
Have less candy and dessert per person if you serve other dessert options.
However, if you’re not serving other dessert options, we recommend having more candy and dessert per person.
If you have leftovers, you can store them in Tupperware or ziplock bags. Extra treats always come in handy!

How much do dessert charcuterie boards cost?

This will depend on how many people you serve and what kind of candy and dessert you use. I recommend budgeting $50 for a dessert board serving 12-15 people.
ALDI and Trader Joe’s for affordable treats, and your local dollar store can offer great deals on candy.